What if We Were Friends? | Mohammad Jamal Deen | TEDxIHEParis

Despite extensive coverage of the recent refugee crisis, part of the story still remains untold. In his talk, Mohammad shares stories of migrants he met when volunteering at refugee camps in Greece. He highlights their infinite kindness, perseverance, motivation to learn and determination to give back once integrated into Western societies. He believes that each and every one of us has the power to help refugees and that we could simply start by becoming their friend.
Mohammad Jamal Deen is an Anesthetist (CRNA) in training in Northern California. He has extensive medical background working in intensive care units as a registered nurse, as well as working as an emergency medic in the streets of Chicago. Following his experience with projects in West Africa as well as across the USA, Mohammad decided to take on his next project to work with Syrian refugees in Europe. Humanitarian work had always been a passion for Mohammad. His latest project, a film “No place like HOPE”, raises awareness to the daily struggles the refugees are experiencing in northern Greece.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@MJD.21]

Thank you all for the beautiful and kind words :).

[@rashareffatshaheen]

Mohammad JD you’re my idol ❤️

[@yanriaa]

Mohammad JD I am crying, this is so inspiring and touching my heart. I spent few days with refugees in Indonesia who were waiting for countries to "accept" them and heard many stories from them, I am touched. Keep being nice and help people, Allah bless you and your beautiful soul :)

[@thenadie8]

CRNAs spreading LOVE! PROUD OF YOU!!

[@canz1981]

So touching, so real and so inspiring. May Allah reward you brother Mohammed for all your efforts in spreading awareness 🤲🏻

[@tasneemmoolla3871]

Allahu Akbar. The compassion that refugees have is amazing. So many people, are ungrateful for what they have. Arguing with parents not to go to school, to attend classes at university, wasting food and water, ashamed of homes and old cars, take health for granted, and still be miserable to the world. Here are people who have nothing but are eager to learn, smile, passionate about moving ahead, considerate, hard working, beautiful people. And the privelaged still complains about them, feels threathened by them? By these people who lost everything?? By Allah, their reward will be Paradise. They are always in our supplications.

[@Rania-yg8yv]

The world needs more compassionate and caring people like Mohammed, that's why we are human to help each other when we are down.

[@nancydsouza1094]

Inspiring story. Nice to extend helping hand to Syrian refugees. Feeling sorry for Syrian refugee people n their little lovely childrens. I wish Basher Al Assad resigns n step down n his countrymen return back to their homeland. May God bless u for ur good deeds, Mr. Mohd. My mom is hardworking ex-Nurse while I am banker by the grace of God. Would love to join to study Medicine but I am deaf but speaks fluently in English n wears Cochlear Implants at late age of 34 yrs. Life is better these days for me. I am praying for these Syrian refugees for their protection. 🙏

[@amalalami610]

I actually met this guy at my university in November. he's just as wonderful in real life as in this video. mashallah

[@marleywellington4845]

We have never met…. But, I am so in Love with you. 💛 Our world needs to be full of Mohammad’s.

[@justinessoulfulvibez7449]

I had the pleasure of speaking to this kind soul today on a customer service call and I'm happy he shared this video with me, what a beautiful raw message. Keep being you Mohammad. 💛🧡💛

[@farah4983]

I came across this Tedtalk via your Instagram post, and your words pull at my heart. So beautifully delivered. This year I have decided to devote one weekend a month to a local food bank (as opposed to finding time) and you've inspired me to seek further opportunities to help others.

[@rimm2592]

May God bless you and your humanitarian work. We just need such people to spread love and unity along the world.

[@GrinnolaAlum]

Inspiring and really made me think deeply about the stereotyping of people who are displaced. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@farhanaazeemi4177]

HE'S A WONDERFUL HUMAN AND HE ALWAYS INSPIRED ME IN MANY WAYS. MAY ALLAH BLESSED HIM WITH ALL THE LOVE AND HAPPINESS IN HIS LIFE AMEN 💗

[@Prinenega]

His words reach me out in a inspiring and surprising way! Such a huge human being! God give him health and long life to continue his contributions to the world! Mohammed you are my number 1 crush in all world 😍

[@accordingtohind]

I'm so proud of you Mohammad. Keep inspiring the World.

[@nedaasulieman]

I just wanna tell you that you inspire me.. ur an amazing soul... I'm a nurse as well I work in ER .. may Allah bless u with peace and happiness ..I forwarded ur video to my brother cause ur story moved me..and am sure this needs awarness. Ur story very inspiring and I wasn't just entertained, ur very humble.. mashallah and I hope u touch alot of lives ... may Allah bless u ✌️ sometimes our fear in life is what we need to face in life.. thank u for sharing ✌️

[@donnahanderson9181]

Such a moving and inspiring talk! Thank you 🙏

[@maariaunus]

This is such a great talk! Eye-opening and definitely motivating, to look for ways in which we can help and make a difference! Thank you!

[@hamadahmmood854]

Teacher Mohammed Your words were touching the heart, your message was expressive and full of feelings, thank you for highlighting the situation in Greece, we miss you so much and we will not forget the lessons of the English

[@yazansawalha6423]

What an amazing, inspiring story!! (Each and every single one of you, has the power to make change) a message applies to all of us!! ❤️ ✊

[@lameesohamza6804]

Thank you so much for those inspiring words they really effected so much on me you are such an amazing wonderful and kind an that is the most important point beacuse it very rare to find the kind people and you do a very hard humanity job and its saving life and halping people may allah bless you and be with you💙💙

[@l1zl33]

It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to meet you earlier this week at the SMU CRNA Open House! Thank you for this talk and I hope to be fortunate enough to call you a colleague soon!

[@thenadie8]

Hello Liz! Are you a colleague??

[@soniaa2981]

This is very moving. Thank you for sharing and bringing awareness on all these experiences. His words are heartfelt.

[@amidaryu009]

As always, you are doing great things, brother. Always keep pushing, and never forget we're always supporting you!

[@numraafridi9123]

MOHAMMAD your experience is too Fab 😢 Such a heart touching talk ❤ Adorable ! ❤ this video make me Cry loud 😭 .. .

[@volcydestine3300]

I am really touched by this!! It was inspiring and makes me want to reach out and help.

[@jenniferjoseph9245]

This is first time I have seen this video. It was beautiful and inspiring. He is just so real and give sense of humanity. Anything is achievable, with a little bit of help. J

[@rabeeaha2900]

Truly an inspiration masha’Allah! Just goes to show that no matter what skill set you have, you have the ability to help make change.

[@danielle3139]

❤ you make a difference

[@HguigSoukaina221997]

Truly inspiring !!! Thank you a lot for this moving Ted talk :)

[@timaj4238]

After 3 years just got to watch this video and wondering how r they doing with the pandemic.. and what can we do to help them?!

[@littlemisscaspian1260]

Very inspiring. So glad I watched this!

[@meryemjaaidan2637]

Couldn't be more touched, i'm truly inspired by your wise words. May Allah bless you.

[@amirasalem5829]

got me in tears may God bless you

[@Lady-jx2bv]

You are amazing

[@fozf9193]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@93mmmbop]

This is truly something special!

[@buralph4505]

Bravo Mohammad. Very touching work. Big bravo

[@shivammittal6616]

So inspiring...

[@sarahsarah687]

Wow i mean wow. JD you are amazing. Your talk is mesmerizing

[@malakm7778]

This made me tear up I love this ted talk

[@SoAS26]

A Freaking awesome talk !!

[@avakohestani8516]

You are amazing mohammad

[@Sarahh_]

Wow this is absolutely touching ♥️

[@wardahi6136]

Well said, and well done!

[@SF-dv4fq]

MashaAllah..You Inspire Me! :)

[@rashidatalabi9668]

Inpiring.thank you

[@tsheringchoden6123]

Beautiful❤️🌺🙏🏻

[@erpisire9975]

Great

[@razinasubba3200]

🙌💕

[@andreamircheska1054]

Wonderful human :)

[@SirEnzo371]

Ezra Miller vibes

[@user-yn3vy3sn8n]

♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@saadiaitani6403]

🫶🏻

[@xisk3980]

:) :) :)

[@tavsankus2587]

Turkish translate plase

[@turbotabbyaa]

I have lost respect for this dude now