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Lebanon

Lebanon

SAMS in Lebanon

Since 2015, SAMS has operated critical medical programs across Lebanon, serving Syrian and Palestinian refugees and underserved host communities. Services include primary care, hospitalization, reproductive health, dental care, psychosocial support, and specialized medical missions. All care is provided free of charge.

Needs in Lebanon

Lebanon is in the grip of a prolonged humanitarian and economic crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Beirut explosion and ongoing regional instability. The country currently hosts nearly 1.5 million refugees, many of whom lack access to affordable and specialized medical care. SAMS expanded its operations in Lebanon to address urgent needs, especially in mental health and specialized secondary healthcare.

Ongoing Programs

LFAC (Jan–June 2025)

SAMS supports youth under 30 with type 1 diabetes through education and distribution of testing kits. The program currently serves 350 patients.

MAPS Dental Clinics (Jan–Dec 2025)

This partnership expands access to dental care by subsidizing over 11,000 procedures for 4,500 patients in vulnerable communities.

Global Miles for Smiles (Ends June 2025)

Oral health prevention services are provided to 10,000 children and young adults in schools and community centers in Bekaa.

MHPSS Individual Care (Jan–Dec 2025)

This program offers one-on-one psychotherapy for 150 people experiencing anxiety and depression. Community awareness is supported through WhatsApp and public libraries.

Helping Hand for Adolescents (April 2025–June 2026)

A game-based app supports emotional wellbeing for 1,500 adolescents. The program also trains facilitators and supports caregivers.

Upcoming Projects

Primary Health Center – Bekaa (Opens July 2025)

SAMS is launching a new static PHC center to provide outpatient consultations and mental health care. The center will aim to deliver 2,000 services per month.

Dedicated MHPSS Center (July–Dec 2025)

Located alongside the PHC, the center will offer:

Medical Missions

Since 2018, SAMS has conducted over 27 medical missions that increase access to surgical and specialty care. In 2019 alone, 15 missions were conducted by 124 volunteer providers, reaching nearly 4,500 individuals who would otherwise go without care.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Refugees in Lebanon often experience the psychological impacts of displacement and trauma. SAMS responds by integrating mental health services into its core medical programming. Services include therapy for individuals and families, school-based interventions, and awareness campaigns.

Community-Based Initiatives

Cup of Teach

This holistic program combines informal education, disease management, dental hygiene promotion, and psychosocial support. A dedicated community center in Bekaa offers safe learning spaces for displaced children.

Helping Hands

Children aged 6 to 14 participate in group sessions that help build emotional regulation, peer interaction skills, and resilience in the aftermath of conflict.

Heartland Alliance Partnership

In collaboration with Heartland Alliance International, SAMS supports women and girls at risk of gender-based violence. Services include reproductive healthcare, mental health support, and family planning.

Humanitarian Campaigns

Together Toward Better Health

This outreach campaign provided medical education and basic healthcare for over 1,800 Syrian refugees in Bekaa.

Insulin for Life

Through workshops and supply distribution, this initiative supported diabetes patients and trained health workers in Tripoli and Bekaa.

Nebulizer Campaign

SAMS and PCRF partnered to distribute breathing devices and deliver asthma care education to families in need.

Winter Support

To help refugees through harsh winters, SAMS distributed seasonal kits to families in Arsal and Bekaa.

SAMS Partners

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Success Stories

Alaa

Alaa, 17, fled Syria and struggled with self-blame and isolation. After joining the Helping Hand program, she learned how to resolve conflicts with confidence and began speaking up among peers.

Local Team Leadership