(MENAFN) Dr. Tirej Brimo, a Syrian refugee who arrived in the UK in 2013, is returning to his homeland to deliver medical equipment to hospitals treating earthquake victims. Dr. Brimo was a medical student in Aleppo when the war broke out in 2011, and he fled with nothing but a bag of his possessions. He arrived in Britain in 2013 with basic English skills and a burning passion to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor. He finished his medical studies in the UK and now works as an emergency medicine doctor at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Dr. Brimo's mission to help people who have suffered trauma similar to his own, such as fleeing conflict or surviving natural disasters, is taking him back to his home city of Afrin in north-west Syria. Working alongside the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and Cambridge Global Health Partnerships, Dr. Brimo is fundraising on JustGiving with a target of £80,000 ($98,399) to buy essential medical equipment for three hospitals in the region badly hit by the recent earthquake.

For Dr. Brimo, the journey is not just about delivering aid, but also about returning to the country he left behind and reconnecting with his roots. "It's really important for me to go back to Syria and do something for the people there," he said. "I feel like I owe it to them because I was lucky enough to leave and come to the UK and have a good life."

His story is a testament to the resilience and determination of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. Despite the challenges he has faced, Dr. Brimo has persevered and is now using his expertise to help others in need. His journey back to Syria is a reminder that even in the midst of tragedy, there are people like Dr. Brimo who are willing to help and make a difference in the world.

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the plight of refugees and displaced persons has become even more urgent. Dr. Brimo's mission to help earthquake victims in Syria is a timely reminder that we must continue to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.

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