I wasn’t sure about the VR experience in learning a language. After two classes, I can say that VR is a fascinating technology and could boost your speaking abilities. VR will also take you to unique places & live special moments while improving your speaking skills.

In this class you feel like you can talk with everyone and nothing is impossible. You just get energy to talk and like everything. I think if any newcomer has a chance to be in this classes, it will be such a great experience for them.

This program is so valuable for me as an entrepreneur, it's providing me with the basic information on how to create my business. I love the companionship of such a great group of Refugee women in Canada and I learn a lot from them too. I learned through this program the importance of creating a unique business idea, and opened my mind to many options. I learned also the steps of starting a business as a professional. I appreciate a lot the compassion and emotional support of the Herstartup team.

This program has widened my knowledge more. I have learned more new and creative way of brainstorming and creative ways of approaching a problem to resolve. I loved how we all shared ideas. I have learned a lot from the instructors and guest speakers. Thank you for everything that you are doing in order to facilitate more opportunities for us.

Thankful for having an organization that cares about Syrians & the health of their community. Protecting ourselves is protecting our families & those we love. Thank you, SCF for caring.

Before this program started, I used to feel lost and would smoke marijuana every day, but since then I feel a new sense of purpose and have not smoked for 3 weeks now.

I chose to work with SCF because they were dedicated to addressing the immediate needs of newcomers in the GTA, while also focusing on the long term, creating programs that would help individuals reach economic stability and create a new life for themselves in Canada. I haven't met a more thoughtful and driven group of people invested in helping those around them.

The program is beyond brilliant and much better than I expected. It allowed us to speak freely without shyness. We found someone who listens to us and understands us and I really don’t want this program to end. I got used to preparing my coffee and starting my day with good-hearted people like you, full of positive energy and a sweet spirit. Thank you so much to you and Iman.

Greetings to you Rana and everyone. Indeed, the program is more than amazing and I felt that time was flying during the sessions and I was hoping they would not come to an end. I wish we can always meet like this and talk and support each other since this helps alleviate life’s stressors. The discussion with Iman is very calm and valuable and full of practical ideas. I wish the best to all of you.