“I am Syrian” Campaign to clean up Damascus streets

 3000  youngsters participated in Damascus streets and gardens cleaning campaign, through a voluntary team in cooperation with civil organizations. The campaign aims to re-beautify the city of jasmine which was exposed to violent acts of sabotage and destruction by armed terrorist groups.

Engineer Majid Turkmani- Damascus Governorate, stressed the importance of voluntary works, especially environmental ones looking for a refined appearance of the city, as well as  supporting partaking attitude and increasing citizens environmental awareness.

By his turn, the National Union of Syrian Students representative reiterated  the campaign objectives to send an inspiring message of insistence, that Syrian people are determinate to continue working regardless of  bad circumstances. “Nothing can discourage our strong will in defending our country from conspiratorial terrorism.” He assured.

The participating Damascus churches Scouts and Multimedia youth group, have confirmed that volunteering work is integrated in  Syrian culture. This  campaign contributes to spread the message “cleanness is everyone’s responsibility” citizens as well as  establishments, since it represents the society advancement.

Participants also stressed the importance of joining efforts between concerned authorities and citizens to maintain a clean environment and a homeland raising the pride of  its citizens.

Finally, all afore mentioned will help promoting an environmental preservation culture, and the spirit of homeland affiliation and social responsibility among participants, especially the youth.

 Khaled falhoot