It would be best to establish a fund raiser for you via Civil Beat.  This will ensure funds are collected and recorded, all donations will be tax deductible. Its safe, I've made donations to CB before. 
With CB initiating and coordinating logistic requirements and contact information at home and abroad we can rest assured  that the process will move forward professionally and with integrity.
You'll need an international passport, immunization and health check/update.  Recommend accessing U.S. websites that promulgate threat conditions or *travel restrictions* for the specific target country (Syria). You're commitment to this cause is laudable Sir. Intellectual historians can help to shape the world into a better place for all.  "Time and place is the key", Mahalo.