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For the last several years, my heart has been breaking as countless news stories have been reported, of the Syrian refugees fleeing the war in their country. I know I am not the only one, as I have heard many others speak out in outrage, frustration, and heart break. So many people who want to help, but don't know how.
I have found an organization, Syrian American Medical Society Global Response, that is utilizing medically trained volunteers, to provide medical assistance to refugee camps housing Syrians fleeing the war.
As a nurse, I have a unique opportunity to take 2 weeks and volunteer in a refugee camp in Greece. I will be providing medical aid to Syrian refugees.
I know many of you who have asked for practical ways to help these fellow humans who are suffering. Here is a way to get involved! I am trying to raise $2,500 to fund my trip expenses while volunteering. Any funds that are in excess of my trip expenses will be used to donate to the Syrian American Medical Society Global Response organization, or to purchase medical supplies for them, once in country.
I am providing a link to the organization, as well as a break down of estimated trip expenses. I plan to leave for Greece on February 24th, and return on March 12th.
Syrian American Medical Society: https://www.sams-usa.net/who-we-are/
Trip expenses:
-Round trip plane ticket: $1400 (might be able to find it much cheaper, if I buy at the right time)
-Housing: 15 euros/day (approx. $220)
-Food: approx. 15 euros/day (approx. $220)
-Transportation while in country: approx. $100
-Additional $500 calculated for miscellaneous expenses
-Again, any extra funds at the end of the trip will be donated to the Syrian American Medical Society Global Response to further aid Syrian refugees.
When I return from the trip, I plan to do a write up of the experience and send it to anybody who donated to the trip, or anybody else interested in the experience. This is a great opportunity to help those in less fortunate situations than ourselves, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back.
If you are unable to donate, but would like to learn more about the trip, please feel free to contact me.
So, in summary for those who do not know me: my name is Anna Issa, and I am a Registered Nurse currently working in California. I will be traveling to Greece and volunteering in a refugee camp providing medical aid to Syrian refugees, through the Syrian American Medical Society Global Response (SAMSGR). The funding I raise will cover the trip expenses (see itemized list above), and any additional funds will be given to SAMSGR for medical supplies and further aid. I will provide a post-trip write-up of my experiences so that all who donate or are interested will know how their donations and well-wishes helped their fellow humans in need.
I have found an organization, Syrian American Medical Society Global Response, that is utilizing medically trained volunteers, to provide medical assistance to refugee camps housing Syrians fleeing the war.
As a nurse, I have a unique opportunity to take 2 weeks and volunteer in a refugee camp in Greece. I will be providing medical aid to Syrian refugees.
I know many of you who have asked for practical ways to help these fellow humans who are suffering. Here is a way to get involved! I am trying to raise $2,500 to fund my trip expenses while volunteering. Any funds that are in excess of my trip expenses will be used to donate to the Syrian American Medical Society Global Response organization, or to purchase medical supplies for them, once in country.
I am providing a link to the organization, as well as a break down of estimated trip expenses. I plan to leave for Greece on February 24th, and return on March 12th.
Syrian American Medical Society: https://www.sams-usa.net/who-we-are/
Trip expenses:
-Round trip plane ticket: $1400 (might be able to find it much cheaper, if I buy at the right time)
-Housing: 15 euros/day (approx. $220)
-Food: approx. 15 euros/day (approx. $220)
-Transportation while in country: approx. $100
-Additional $500 calculated for miscellaneous expenses
-Again, any extra funds at the end of the trip will be donated to the Syrian American Medical Society Global Response to further aid Syrian refugees.
When I return from the trip, I plan to do a write up of the experience and send it to anybody who donated to the trip, or anybody else interested in the experience. This is a great opportunity to help those in less fortunate situations than ourselves, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back.
If you are unable to donate, but would like to learn more about the trip, please feel free to contact me.
So, in summary for those who do not know me: my name is Anna Issa, and I am a Registered Nurse currently working in California. I will be traveling to Greece and volunteering in a refugee camp providing medical aid to Syrian refugees, through the Syrian American Medical Society Global Response (SAMSGR). The funding I raise will cover the trip expenses (see itemized list above), and any additional funds will be given to SAMSGR for medical supplies and further aid. I will provide a post-trip write-up of my experiences so that all who donate or are interested will know how their donations and well-wishes helped their fellow humans in need.