The National: ‘Adopt’ the Syrian uprising, supporters in Germany urge

Activists in Germany are supporting the Syrian uprising by raising money and smuggling cash, mobile phones and laptops into the country to help opposition groups organise peaceful demonstrations. Their Adopt a Revolution programme (www.adoptrevolution.org) is modelled on charities that seek sponsors to “adopt” children in poor countries, or rainforest trees, through regular donations. Read the […]

Activists in Germany are supporting the Syrian uprising by raising money and smuggling cash, mobile phones and laptops into the country to help opposition groups organise peaceful demonstrations. Their Adopt a Revolution programme (www.adoptrevolution.org) is modelled on charities that seek sponsors to “adopt” children in poor countries, or rainforest trees, through regular donations.

Read the article by David Crossland