Micro-Volunteers Bridge Refugee Journeys | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

When refugee families land in a new country, they’re often lost in unfamiliar customs and systems—official help exists, but real connection doesn’t. Enter the Together Project, a grassroots “micro-volunteerism” initiative launched last June, pairing local volunteers with newcomer families for just a few hours a month. These volunteers—often including someone who speaks the family’s language—act as friendly neighbors, guiding them through daily life: transit, doctors, bureaucracy. One volunteer, Duha Wall, found her own immigrant experience gave her the empathy and humor to build trust, even…