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About GISHRU.
“GISHRU” means “bridge” in the Assyrian language. It is our duty to bridge the ideas, resources, and beliefs of Assyrians worldwide all in unity of one common goal of preserving the culture, tradition and history of one of the first civilizations of the world.
GISHRU - Bridge to Assyria is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 2012, that organizes and conducts humanitarian and educational trips for diaspora Assyrians to the ancestral Assyrian homeland. Generally, the itinerary includes guided day trips to archaeological Assyrian ruins such as Nimrod and Khinnis and ancient monasteries dating to 300BC, participation in relief efforts, activities in remote farms and villages, and interactive workshops with local Assyrian student and youth groups.
What we do
Our Goal
To strengthen the bond between Assyrians in the diaspora and in the homeland, gain awareness and deep understanding of the community and history of Assyria, renew the responsibility of the diaspora toward the homeland, and build the bridge between Assyrians globally to enrich and preserve the Assyrian identity for generations to come! Our goal is to preserve the Assyrian identity via commitment to service, connections to the Homeland, and fostering leaders for tomorrow. This occurs at a perilous time for Assyrians who have and continue to experience genocide and mass exodus in their ancestral lands.
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