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NAFS was created by Syrian organizers and activists in the diaspora. Here is more information about the Alliance:
NAFS was created by Syrian organizers and activists in the diaspora. Here is more information about the Alliance:
- What is NAFS?
- The National Alliance for Syria is a network of Syrian activists, community groups, organizations all dedicated to the creation and development of a democratic Syria; free from sectarian privileges, a nation to represent the people, equally
- Why was NAFS started?
- To create cohesion and connectivity across the local networks and create a national voice for Syria
- Where is NAFS based?
- What does NAFS believe?
- The Assad regime must go. Now!
- The Assad regime must go. Now!
- What is your 'Platform for Unity' about?
- We recognize that the richness of Syria comes from the diversity of our people - whether ethnically, religiously, socio-economically. With this diversity comes the need to articulate a shared vision that all Syrians can feel proud of, and more importantly take ownership of. The principles identified in the Platform for Unity provide the framework for this collective vision
- We recognize that the richness of Syria comes from the diversity of our people - whether ethnically, religiously, socio-economically. With this diversity comes the need to articulate a shared vision that all Syrians can feel proud of, and more importantly take ownership of. The principles identified in the Platform for Unity provide the framework for this collective vision
- How is NAFS funded?
- 100% through community member donations. We do not take money from governments or special interests groups
- 100% through community member donations. We do not take money from governments or special interests groups
- What does the money go to?
- Unless specifically stated (i.e. for charitable contributions for Syrians in need) the donations go to the activities of NAFS and development of our institution
- Unless specifically stated (i.e. for charitable contributions for Syrians in need) the donations go to the activities of NAFS and development of our institution
- Who gave you this right to run an Alliance?
- As Syrians, we did
- As Syrians, we did
- How NAFS connected to the ‘people’?
- Our structure is grounded in connecting local entities, nationally. We are in essence a bottom's-up, grass-roots Alliance
- Our structure is grounded in connecting local entities, nationally. We are in essence a bottom's-up, grass-roots Alliance
- What is your relationship with other organizations?
- We are an Alliance of numerous organizations and independent entities. As long as an organization signs on to our mission they can join the Alliance
- We are an Alliance of numerous organizations and independent entities. As long as an organization signs on to our mission they can join the Alliance
- What is your relationship with the Syrian regime?
- We have no relationship, nor contact with them
- We have no relationship, nor contact with them
- How can I get involved?
- 4 ways - learn more.
- 4 ways - learn more.
- I want to organize a group locally - what can I do?
- Become a NAFS advocate locally and organize your network to support the mission of NAFS
- Become a NAFS advocate locally and organize your network to support the mission of NAFS
- I don’t want to be known, can I stay involved?
- Yes, by expressing yourself anonymously. Learn more.
- Yes, by expressing yourself anonymously. Learn more.
- What kind of events do you throw?
- Vigils, protests, educational events, town halls, fundraisers - any tactic that supports our network
- Vigils, protests, educational events, town halls, fundraisers - any tactic that supports our network
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