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In 2024, SAMS provided life-saving and life-changing healthcare to over 1.4 million people across the globe. Thanks to your support during Ramadan and beyond, we were able to: Deliver over 4.4 million medical services Operate 90 medical facilities in high-need areas Support 4,015 frontline medical workers Perform 162,717 surgeries and...

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...

“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...

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,...

Dear SAMS Members, Donors, and Supporters, On this sacred night of Laylatul Qadr—when every act of giving is multiplied beyond measure—we are honored to share the impact we’ve made together in 2024. This year has been one of resilience and transformation, and your steadfast commitment has enabled SAMS to remain...

With the last 10 nights upon us, this is your moment to uplift the most vulnerable in Syria with hope and healing. The devastation of war lives in the hearts and minds of those who have endured unimaginable loss. Millions of Syrians suffer from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, yet mental...

As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we invite you to bring hope and healing to the most vulnerable in Syria. In Syria, childbirth should be a time of joy. But for too many mothers, it is a moment of uncertainty and fear. With hospitals still in ruins...

As the holy month of Ramadan began, SAMS medical volunteers chose to start their journey by giving the ultimate gift—life-saving care to those in need. In the first week of Ramadan, our Multispecialty Medical Mission brought together doctors and specialists from around the world to deliver urgent medical treatments, perform...