The community work Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron founder Gezaghn Wordofa has been doing for over ten years has led to an opportunity to serve the City of Stratford as a councillor following a narrow election victory on Oct. 24.

The community work Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron founder Gezaghn Wordofa has been doing for over ten years has led to an opportunity to serve the City of Stratford as a councillor following a narrow election victory on Oct. 24.
The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) announced on March 2 that it has begun preparing to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war with Russia. “We were there with open arms to Syrian, Afghan and other refugees needing to escape war in their homes. Today we are opening our arms to Ukrainians who are looking for shelter as their country is under attack,” said MAPH Founder Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa.