A Syrian family's long journey to Canada
When the Farwan family left Daraa, Syria, more than three years ago, they never thought they would end up in the Canadian Prairies. The CBC picked up their journey seven months ago as they were preparing to leave their temporary home in Jordan for Lethbridge, Alta. Trace their extraordinary voyage through photos and video.
The Farwan family gave CBC rare access to follow their voyage from Jordan to Lethbridge, Alta.
Over the past seven months, as Canada has been welcoming thousands of refugees from Syria, the CBC has been reporting on the enormous hardships the newcomers face.
Not so well known is the sadness they carry with them as they rebuild their lives far from home, missing loved ones left behind. Once settled in Canada, the refugees struggle to adapt to a strange place and a new language, all the while bearing the emotional burden of their past.
- Watch Adrienne Arsenault's documentary on the Farwans in the video at the bottom of this story
One family gave the CBC's The National