How a community scheme is forging bonds between locals and newcomers

The Local Sweden

In 2015 the four million people fleeing Syria's civil war grabbed the world's attention. As the UK government pledged to resettle 20,000 of them, local communities were inspired to play their own part. Five years later, community sponsors say a scheme designed to help newcomers integrate has also helped their neighbourhoods thrive. https://www.thelocal.se/20201217/how-a-community-scheme-is-forging-bonds-between-locals-and-newcomers