At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare while staying rooted in her love for Syria. 🌟 Member Under The Spotlight: Dr. Sumaya Lakis...
Video: Jordan-03-edited-sub.mp4’ Every child deserves to hear “I love you.” | Taqa’s Journey At just four years old, Taqa has never heard the sound of her father’s voice. But thanks to generous supporters like you, that’s beginning to change. Taqa recently underwent cochlear implant surgery as part of SAMS’ first-phase...
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This week, more than 120 American healthcare professionals with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are deploying to Jordan and newly liberated regions of Syria to deliver urgent medical care and training. These back-to-back missions reflect SAMS’ commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening healthcare systems affected by years of...
“I stayed because I believe healing begins from within.” In a world where war and displacement have shattered lives, Mohammad Barakat chose to stay. He began his journey in mental health in 2019, driven by the overwhelming emotional pain he saw around him and a deep desire to help. When...
More than a decade of conflict has left Syria’s health sector deeply fragmented and critically under-resourced. The collapse of institutions, ongoing displacement, widespread poverty, and economic sanctions have pushed the healthcare system to its limits—leaving millions without access to essential services. To address this urgent reality, the Syrian American Medical...
April 3, 2025 This report offers a comprehensive assessment of Syria’s health sector in the wake of the country’s political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024. Drawing on a series of regional workshops held in January 2025 across Aleppo, Latakia, Homs, and Damascus—with over 300...
The humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to deepen. With over 16 million people in need of assistance—including 7 million internally displaced persons—the pressure on Syria’s health system is immense. We are proud to share the release of our latest Syria Flash Update (Jan–Feb 2025), providing a detailed look into the...
As the holy month comes to a close, all of us at SAMS want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid. This Ramadan, your compassion has brought healing, hope, and happiness to so many across Syria and neighboring countries. Because of you, lives were saved,...
As we enter the final stretch of this blessed month, we invite you to make your giving count—for yourself and for those in urgent need. Across the globe, SAMS is delivering life-saving medical care and restoring hope in places where it’s needed most. In these last few nights of Ramadan,...
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