Syrian Community In The Netherlands

Our vision

Our values

In the Syrian community in the Netherlands, we believe that diversity is strength, and that belonging does not preclude openness.

We work as a team and act with respect, equality, and integrity.

We are committed to neutrality, stand against all forms of discrimination, and support freedom of expression and human dignity.

Our values are rooted in our cultural identity and our dedication to building a cohesive and supportive society in our new homeland.

Our Goals

The Syrian community in the Netherlands, we advocate for building a cohesive and active Syrian society by achieving the following strategic goals:

Representation and Legal Advocacy: Representing community members before official Dutch authorities, defending their rights, and raising awareness of their legal rights and obligations to ensure safe and stable integration.

Strengthening Cultural Identity: Preserving Syrian heritage and the Arabic language through cultural and artistic activities and building bridges of cultural exchange with Dutch society to enhance mutual understanding.

Academic and Professional Empowerment: Supporting students and newcomers through training workshops, providing educational and professional guidance to facilitate their success in the labor market.

Social and Humanitarian Solidarity: Providing psychological and social support to those most in need and contributing to relief efforts and reconstruction within Syria through legal channels.

Commitment to Neutrality and Values: Operating on the principle of total equality among all members, rejecting intolerance and extremism, and ensuring absolute transparency in all activities, free from any political, partisan, or personal agendas.

We aspire to build a cohesive, active, and integrated Syrian community that serves as a positive model of integration without assimilation, preserving its cultural and national identity while embracing Dutch society. Our vision is a community that inspires, engages, and contributes to building a better future for its members and promoting a true image of Syria abroad.

Our message

Our mission is to serve as one voice for all Syrians in the Netherlands, a place that reflects its aspirations and strengthens its sense of belonging. We work to support community members in all aspects of their lives and facilitate their integration into Dutch society while preserving their cultural identity. We strive to offer constructive initiatives that serve the puplic interest and encourage positive interaction, cooperation, and solidarity within the community and with the surrounding society .

Services And Projects Of The Syrian Community

The community provides legal and administrative support to its members, especially new residents and refugees, in the areas of residency, employment, education, and integration. Social and psychological counseling is also offered to families and individuals when needed.

Support And Guidance

The Syrian community in the Netherlands offers a range of services and projects based on its internal regulations, aimed at supporting and empowering community members at various levels, most notably:

The community works to promote Syrian identity through cultural, artistic and educational activities, in addition to organizing professional and academic training workshops to improve job and study opportunities, and supporting Syrian students in their educational pathways.

Cultural And Intellectual Empowerment

Humanitarian work and international communication

The community contributes to everything that would alleviate the suffering of our people in the homeland and improve their living conditions, and works to build relationships with international organizations and institutions to expand the scope of support and participation in humanitarian and community events.

In all its activities, the community adheres to the principles of neutrality, transparency, and human rights, and is committed to working within the legal frameworks adopted in the Netherlands.

Community IN Motion

"The Community in motion " is our window into the daily life of our community: Here you wil find volunteer activities , cultural events, important news, and public invitations – diverse initiatives that embody cooperation and a sense of belonging . Join us and experience daily life within the community.

Statement issued by the Syrian community in the Netherlands, regarding the unfortunate event at the memorial.

The Syrian community in the Netherlands has expressed its deep sorrow over the published images showing disrespect to the memorial dedicated in memory of Emma and Jeffrey. Our pain is double and profound : first, the loss of the two children in a horrific accident, and second, the recent offensive actions made by some young Syrian people.

We condemn this act in the strongest terms and emphasize that it was an individual act that does not represent the values ​​of the Syrian community, nor the morals of its members who live respectfully and consciously in the Netherlands, and who sincerely strive to contribute positively to this generous society.

We extend our deepest condolences to the victims' family and express our sincere solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy, believing that the pain of loss transcends languages, borders, and affiliations. We carry within our collective memory much pain and loss, and we fully understand what it means to lose a child. Therefore, our solidarity stems from the authenticity of our shared experience and the depth of our common human feeling.

May 27, 2025 | Memorial place for Jeffrey and Emma | Winschoten

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