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SFU students and alumni create program to aid ESL learning

Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU students and alumni teamed up to create CommuniCreate, a program that supports immigrant and refugee youth aged 10–17 learn English, become involved in the community, and exercise life skills in a safe space under the guidance of SFU student mentors. Their curriculum was ready to launch as the COVID-19 pandemic forced British Columbia’s communities into lockdown. The program was adapted to virtual learning by student leaders and some of the founders of CommuniCreate, Saba Fatemi, Rufiada Kheraj, and Eunbee Baik.  CommuniCreate’s bi-weekly meetings are now held on Zoom where an equal number of…

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