On World’s kindness day,

I was met so much kindness since I was forced to leave my home country, Syria. Lots of strangers helped and supported me along the way. The journey has been shaped by endless small acts of kindness that helped make life bearable

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From Many Iraqis&Kurdish friends to numerous friends and people that I made in the UK since 2015
The first act of kindness was offered to me was by a police officer after I got out of the lorry and I was traumatized but also overjoyed that I survived it
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Coming from a region where police brutality was prevalent, I was met by a couple of police officers who were very kind when they arrested me they told me that they were doing their job and that I shouldn’t be afraid of them. They offered me food, water & asked if I need a doctor

A few months later, I was faced with homeless afterI received my refugee status but didn’t know much about this country. I then was offered a place to live with an English family and one of them was from Jewish background.This was one of the biggest things that I have experienced

Growing up in a region where Jews were seen as the enemy and we were brought up with the idea that they are the enemies and we need to be very careful of them. This idea was out in my mind ever day as I grow up. I never met a Jew in my home country

Then I was hosted by one of the world one of these families which had Jewish background this was one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had. The fear and hatred towards them that I was brigjt up with was turned into something different... appreciation, love and respect

My time with the family was a great experience. I got to meet other Jewish friends through them and they I alsogot to celebrate Hanukkah or the first time ever. Kindness breakers barriers, builds bridges and makes the impossible possible

It was through them that I got to meet another family that invited me for my ever my first ever Christmas lunch which had Sunday Roast and at the end I had Christmas pudding! That was quite an experience! A cake that was set on fire and I was asked to eat it! Imagine that

Later on, I was fortunate because I was offered scholarship to do my Masters at the University of London. Again, this was also made possible by the kind help and support from my friends and organizations that supported me finish my masters.

When my family arrived from Syria I didn’t have a place for them. Again, kindness of strangers meant that within 24 hours I managed to find a flat, people donated furniture and landlord didn’t take a penny. He said you pay me back when you can

Since then, we have been living in peace and we are all now thriving. These are small acts of kindness that make a huge and lasting positive impact on our lives

Never underestimate the power of kindness... no act of kindness is small.. it’s these small acts that makes the whole picture.. if there is no small there is no full picture

Be kind, we all have our struggles and difficulties in life.. a small act of kindness can change the life of a person for good... One kind act a day isn’t too much

Wishing you a lovely day and May your days and lives be filled with love and kindness

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