SPECIAL EDITION: I’m An American & My Parents Are From Syria!
Meet A Syrian Born In America — Part 1
Check out our video series with Abir to get a personal look at how Trump’s immigration agenda is damaging to our legal immigrants.
Letter From The Editor:
Living in America has become a place where feeling shame is an afterthought in regards to U.S. immigration policies. Riots and public unrest across the country has sparked a debate on not just our country’s value system, but has placed a scrutinizing eye on what it really means when we say America is a melting pot.
Our President Donald Trump has made unexplainable decisions for our country in every facet, with immigration a large part of his vision, which many Americans find questionable. By now, the country understands Trump’s views on undocumented immigration and the large numbers of undocumented people in the U.S. taking advantage of citizen benefits.
Sometimes we have to take a step back and look at how our country’s decisions affect the lives of legal immigrants in the U.S. I was able to get a first-hand experience from a Syrian-American college student’s experience during our immigration crisis. During our interview, Abir (last name withheld), daughter to Syrian immigrants living in the U.S., explained the several prejudices she endures and can only hope for others to understand the journey of immigration.
Sincerely,
Fallon Davis
Managing Editor
editor@makehealthprimary.com
Gas Attack In Syria Kills Dozens
The recent chemical attack in Syria that killed 70, including 10 children spurred a debate regarding whether a horrific war crime was committed and who was responsible. Activists say that the Syrian Regime is responsible. Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, believes these accusations to be false and claims the rebels in Syria to be responsible.
Children’s Suffering In Syria
In 2016, Syria saw a 20% increase in the number of children casualties while hundreds of others are being recruited to fight. Families are resorting to desperate measure such as early marriage and child labor to survive. In addition, decreasing access to medical care has created a situation where children are dying of preventable diseases.
Humanitarian Orgs Making a Difference in Syria
Three organizations have played a major role in the Syrian crisis and have provided all types of aid for the people. All unique in their approach, they have as a result improved the quality of life for Syrian children.
UN’s Outline To Recharge Syrian Economy
Syria, a country surrounded by war, needs economic help as well. The numbers coming in from surveyors have seen 16 billion in livestock gone, the cost of construction between 10 and 17 billion, and 95% of Syrians believing just a little bit of help could keep the rural areas afloat.
UN Reports Low Funding For Syrian Refugee Aid
An estimated 3.4 billion euros is what the UN believes the Syrian refugees will need this year alone to survive the continued assault Syrians are taking from President Bashar al-Assad.
Canada Offers Private Sponsorship To Syrian Refugees
Canada has become a central player in the Syrian refugee conflict. Their private sponsorship program is the primary reason behind the country north of the United States is gaining serious headlines. It’s been recognized as a “model for the rest of the world” by the UNHCR and deservingly so.
Trump’s Muslim Ban Endangers Syrian Refugees
To ban refugees from a country like Syria, where the local populace is in dire need of assistance from the outside world, is a decision that is baffling, to say the least.
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