Most people fleeing conflict and political oppression don’t want handouts – they want to work in order to create some semblance of a normal life for their families. They are keen to contribute to the countries that have taken them in, for which they are often profoundly grateful. While some refugees remain hopeful that they will soon return to their home countries, most accept that they are unlikely to do so; the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, for example, will not be resolved quickly. Most refugees, therefore, want to integrate into their host counties while preserving the essentials of their cultures.