Syrian women in Victoria, B.C., find work with a little help from Canadian friends

Searching for work while learning English and settling into a new life in Canada can be a tall order.

Settlement agencies are doing what they can to help the hundreds ofSyrians who have come to Victoria, B.C., to find employment.

But grassroots efforts are also making a difference.

In one case, a network of volunteers is helping someSyrian women get started with a cleaning business.

There's no shortage of challenges, such asdifficulties with finding child care and navigating an unfamiliar city on transit.

But there's also no shortage of determination.

The CBC's Megan Thomas produced this radio documentary on their story: