Naim Nazha | M.D. | United States |
Re: ‘Syrian expatriates’
It is difficult to mention all the things that the Syrian immigrants can do for Syria . The first simple thing they can do is to be good examples to people in their adoptive countries , I mean to have a good reputation and be proud to declare their Syrian background when asked , our positions and reputation in our new countries reflect on Syria and how the public view it .
Many Syrians are successful and can help either financially or through their expertise .
I do not know what the ministry of expatriate does but I am inclined to say that immigrant Syrians should not count on the Syrian government except to facilitate their goals and intention ,
We as Syrians should unite in an organization with two branches one branch is a political action committee with a goal to advance Syria’s interest in our new countries , donation to this branch is not Tax deductible
A second branch with a goal to improve the lives of the Syrian public ,and do that through charitable tax deductible donations
Improve their education and provide for scholarships to Syrian high achievers to study abroad and bring their expertise back to Syria,
Improve the health care of the Syrians by providing Vaccines to every Syrian child , work on providing technology in the shape of CT Scans , MRI , Pet scans , Radiation therapy centers in every public and community hospital in Syria .even open clinics in remote areas of Syria.
Some of these projects can be achieved with the help of Syrian organizations . The only thing that we should not get involved in is building a place of worship .
Adopt a road here and there to connect Syrian towns and villages.
These projects and others can help Syria move forwards .
Syria has many needs and with that in mind it should be easy to find things we can do as a group or as individuals if some of us are able to do that.