Ajax, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/29/2015 -- Canada is now officially beginning to accept refugees from Syria, and this is an unparalleled opportunity for our country to play a vital part in a global crisis. In an effort to support and welcome the refugees, The Canadian Project has created a cultural scarf that be worn both as a regular scarf and as a hijab. A Reddit post about the project quickly went viral, and received an overwhelming response online, sparking media coverage on the initiative both locally and nationally.

The scarf campaign is currently on Kickstarter and is well on its way towards its $10,000 goal. Proceeds from scarf sales will be going to support the refugees and the Canadian agencies aiding them. There are seven beautifully unique designs on the scarves, all of which incorporate different elements of cherished Canadian iconography. They can be worn either as a scarf or hijab, and have been designed for every Canadian to feel comfortable in.

"We are thrilled to be able to help people find a way of showing solidarity with Syrian refugees and help them feel safe and at home here," said The Canadian Project's founder Richard Cosh. "Our company hopes to combat the ignorance and intolerance created by misinformation, and welcome new refugees with open arms."

About The Canadian Project
Launched in mid December 2015 The Canadian Project hit the ground running. Proceeds from the scarves are being raised to help with the crisis in several ways. This is a scarf for every Canadian. No matter what gender. No matter what religion. No matter where they came from or where they want to go. It is a symbol of peace and patriotism. It does not discriminate. It is pure, unadulterated, Canadian.

About Richard Cosh
Born on a farm outside a tiny rural village in Canada, Rich experienced the life as a typical Canadian farmer. Attending a public school of only 400 people, his cultural upbringing was anything but diverse. After being disturbed by the recent ignorant and islamophobic posts on Facebook, Rich decided he would do something to help with the refugee crisis. He borrowed his mother's sewing machine and used youtube to learn how to make the scarves, and spent the next week building the campaign, and scarves, in secret. The support for the campaign was so overwhelming that he dedicated himself full time.

For media interview opportunities, please contact Richard Cosh at 613-242-5934, or by email at coshrichard@gmail.com

To learn more about The Canadian Project, please visit: http://canadianproject.ca/