From the heart of Europe, we reach out to Syria

Bridges to Build Syria is a non-profit founded by Syrians in Luxembourg. We connect international will with the reality in Syria through real partnerships for reconstruction, capacity building and community resilience.

  • Registered organisation, RCS F15630
  • Based in Luxembourg
  • Non-profit and non-political
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  • 2026Founded in Luxembourg
  • 2Institutional partnership agreements
  • 1Forum of Syrian civil society organisations
  • 5Administrators
  • 14Members in the organisation

Who we are

Because Syria does not only need help. It needs partners who believe in its future.

A non-profit organisation registered in Luxembourg, founded by Syrians living in Europe who believe their country deserves more than waiting. We work within a humanitarian, civil and non-political framework, independent of any government or political affiliation.

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Our vision

To build a bridge of cooperation between Syrian talent inside and outside the country, through a creative strategy and united efforts to support the reconstruction of Syria.

  • Create a shared working environment that encourages the exchange of knowledge.
  • Foster innovation and develop human capacity.
  • Preserve the Syrian spirit and unite its voice.

Our work

From coordination to delivery: we work where the Syrian diaspora meets the needs at home.

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  • Reconstruction and rehabilitation

    Contributing to projects that rebuild infrastructure and services in conflict-affected communities, through licensed field partners.

  • Capacity building and knowledge transfer

    Transferring European expertise in governance, urban planning, public health, education and infrastructure to Syrian institutions and professionals.

  • Academic partnerships and research

    Connecting universities and research centres in Luxembourg and Europe with Syrian universities: joint research and joint supervision of graduation projects.

  • Community resilience and empowerment

    Supporting initiatives that improve living conditions, respond to priority needs and open the way to training and work.

  • Coordinating Syrian civil society

    Bringing Syrian organisations in Europe and inside Syria around one table to coordinate efforts and share expertise, as at the Luxembourg forum.

  • Heritage and digital memory

    Digital archiving of cultural heritage and geographic remapping, to preserve what must remain and plan what will be built.

From Luxembourg to Syria

We work from Luxembourg with licensed partners inside Syria. Every agreement we sign adds a new stone to the bridge.

  • Luxembourg
  • Syria

What we stand by

  • Independence

    We work free from any outside influence.

  • Transparency

    We are committed to clarity at every stage of our work.

  • Sustainability

    We aim for long-term impact.

  • Participation

    We strengthen collective work towards shared goals.

  • Integrity

    We uphold the highest standards of ethics and fairness and ensure that resources are used honestly and to best effect.

  • Humanity

    We respect everyone regardless of sect or affiliation, and support equality in an inclusive environment that values diversity and protects dignity.

Our principle

A firm commitment to the values of the revolution and freedom, and a refusal to cooperate with supporters of the ousted regime.

Do you represent an organisation working for Syria?

We welcome partnerships with organisations, universities and funders to design projects with lasting impact.