[sustran] Refugees taught how to use and design American roads

[Todd Edelman]

Culture shock

One of the major challenges for organisers is to change the way the
refugees think about cars. Many of the new arrivals suffered from lack of
access - which they blamed on a lack of mobility - and came from places
where cars were scarce.

"I have been here just a few months and its very disorientating... How
will I shop for dates to break my Ramadan fasting? And, where do I get
halal goat meat?"

Some want to make up for a lifetime in which they were denied cars. Others
gravitate towards hybrid cars, believing they are a great source of
vitamins...

Adapted from:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5216960.stm

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:-) So... any thoughts on how to adapt this programme?

- T

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