COPENHAGEN: Representatives from Syrian and Danish organizations, alongside community activists, convened at a conference in Denmark to establish closer cooperation and channel expatriate expertise into Syria’s development and recovery initiatives.
Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Action: Syrians in Denmark Working Together,” the event was organized by the Syrian Network in Denmark, SND.
The conference focused heavily on bridging the gap between Syrian diaspora associations and Danish institutions to maximize the effect of civic, educational, and medical aid.
BACKGROUND
Speakers at the event underscored that Syrians living abroad hold critical human capital that can significantly contribute to future reconstruction efforts.
A central priority of the discussions was to enhance structural cooperation between Syrian community groups and established Danish entities. Among the prominent participants was Adrien Bory of the Danish Refugee Council, reflecting a broader push to align grassroots diaspora energy with institutional international relief expertise.
Attendees reviewed ongoing and prospective initiatives in education, technology, healthcare, and civic engagement.
Speakers at the event underscored that Syrians living abroad hold critical human capital that can significantly contribute to future reconstruction efforts and strengthen social cohesion in war-affected communities.
SND co-founder Nada Naanaah said that the network’s primary objective is to unite fragmented Syrian initiatives throughout Denmark into a singular, cohesive platform dedicated to coordination and knowledge-sharing.
Naanaah noted that a recent assessment trip to Syria, conducted alongside Danish representatives, provided the network with direct, firsthand insights into urgent humanitarian needs and viable entry points for targeted support.
Specific project frameworks are being designed to use the skills of the diaspora remotely.
Omar Jabr of the Syrian Association in Denmark revealed that the network is actively developing initiatives centered on remote education, technology transfers, and the advancement of physical therapy services in Syria.
The strategic shift toward digital solutions was echoed by conference participant Abdul Hakim Mohammed, who emphasized the long-term economic value of applying expertise gained abroad to local recovery.
Mohammed highlighted digital education programs as a vital tool that could allow war-affected and injured individuals to develop sustainable online skills and secure remote income opportunities.
The conference concluded with working sessions focused on expanding institutional partnerships and drafting joint blueprints for upcoming projects in education, healthcare, and community development.
