We have set up a web page dedicated to facilitate communication with our Syrian neighbors.

Our 4th Annual Friends of Syria Christmas Fair 2019

A time to give thanks, acknowledge our Creator, the transgressions of our nation, and to promote goodwill to all nations. Discovering the roots of American history.

By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor—and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”

Coming Soon: 4th Annual Friends of Syria Christmas Celebration Sunday December 8th

Bridge Builders Network is partnering with some local surfing friends to start a monthly surfing outing for Syrian teens. This video is from our first outing in September made by our friend Mark. Help is needed to find more Syrian youth who want to learn to surf in a safe setting. 

Bridge Builders Network is organizing an after school homework club to be held on Tuesdays in the community room of a large apartment complex in El Cajon. There are immigrant kids from many different nations living in that complex. Our focus will be on homework assignments, improving English, and fun. Volunteer Orientation and Training ( required ) willl be Tuesday Septembre 24th 4pm - 6pm. If you are interested, write us for details info@bridgebuildersnetwork.org

As a follower of Jesus for many years, I am intrigued by so many of my Muslim frineds telling me that they love Jesus. Growing up Jewish, I had always heard that Jews do not believe that (or have never recognized ) Jesus was the Messiah. So most Jews would never say that they love Jesus. I decided long ago to not accept or follow that un-wise mass decision of my forefathers, even though all of the original followers of Jesus and Jesus himself were Jews.

Our second annual month-long soccer camp for Syrian boys came to an end on August 6th. Overall we had about 40 different boys attend. The boy’s coach, a Syrian refugee newcomer himself, has continued faithfully teaching and coaching the boys. David continued initiating discussions and sharing stories on various themes around the topic “All things are possible”. On Saturdays we invited the boys families to join us for family picnics together.

On Sunday, June 30th our Syrian Wellness Initiative team honored 6 amazing Syrian refugees who have thrived since coming to the United States.  Watch here and learn more about the initiative here!

In October 2018 Bridge Builders Network facilitated a Building Bridges group visit to the Kurdish Islamic Center in El Cajon. The group was warmly welcomed by Imam Amir and those attending the Friday Arabic service. The mosque also provides services in Kurdish. Imam Amir told us that he wants to some day merge the services in to one language, English.

We hosted a month long soccer camp in July for Syrian refugee teens. Most of these boys have been in the USA for less than two years. They are facing many challenges in adjusting to a new language and very different culture,  Check out this short video that one of our church sponsors made that highlights why it was important for these kids

in August, Bridge Builders Network hosted a one week English Camp for Syrian teenage boys and girls. Two of our leaders, Abbie and Enid came from Ohio and New York City to help out.  Find out what they learned about working with Syrian teens here and their thoughts as our Director David interviews them before leaving San Diego.

Mohammed Nour, moved to San Diego from Syria ____. We interviewed him after the 3 week soccer camp to see how he felt.