Our Impact
33M+
Free medical services delivered since 2011
50+
Healthcare facilities supported
96%
of every dollar goes to programs
Our Featured Campaigns
SAMS’ featured campaigns deliver urgent medical care to Syria’s most vulnerable. From rebuilding hospitals to protecting children and supporting cancer patients, your support brings hope and healing. Explore the campaigns and donate now to help save lives.
SAMS Al Afiah Hospital
SAMS Al Afiah Hospital in Damascus will be a lifeline for children with heart defects, cancer patients, deaf children, and families seeking care.
Aleppo Campaign
Aleppo is one of the regions hardest hit by years of conflict and neglect. SAMS is leading a multi-pronged campaign to revitalize Aleppo’s most critical healthcare needs.
Oncology Center in Hama
SAMS is launching a bold initiative to establish the first Oncology and Radiation Center in Hama - a comprehensive, state of the art facility that will save countless lives.
News and Updates
A New Chapter for Aleppo’s Future Doctors sent
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September 19, 2025 The Restoration of Ibn Al‑Bitar Hall Dear Fellow Humanitarian, The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), together with Noor Al‑Hayat Charity, is pleased to announce the completion...
Healthcare Under Attack: SAMS-Supported Clinic Destroyed in Gaza
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September 15, 2025 Healthcare is not a target Dear Fellow Humanitarian, On the evening of September 14, an airstrike destroyed a Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)-supported clinic in northern...
Witnessing SAMS Life Saving Work Across Syria
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September 12, 2025 Executive Director David Lillie visits Damascus, Daraa, and Idlib Dear Fellow Humanitarian, This week, SAMS Executive Director David Lillie traveled across Syria to witness our work...
Situation Report: Syria’s Health Sector – Challenges And Intervention Priorities
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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...
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict
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May 19, 2025 Avicenna Journal of Medicine Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case Series from Northwest Syria Read the Full Report Authors Mohamed...
🌍 You Made This Possible
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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...
Our Programs
SAMS delivers a comprehensive range of medical and humanitarian programs tailored to the evolving needs of conflict-affected communities. From emergency trauma care to long-term health system strengthening, our work spans the full continuum of care.
Emergency and Humanitarian Response
SAMS responds wherever medical needs are urgent. From Gaza and Libya to Ukraine and Morocco, we’ve launched critical interventions in crisis zones around the world. Our efforts include trauma surgery,...
Medical Education
Established in 2023, the SAMS Institute is the dedicated arm of the Syrian American Medical Society focused on enhancing medical education & training for healthcare professionals in conflict-affected regions, laying...
Medical Missions
SAMS organizes and facilitates frequent medical missions to deliver essential healthcare services in crisis-affected regions. Since 2014, over 1,500 volunteer healthcare professionals have served displaced populations, refugees, and underserved host...
Lifesaving Care, Led by Syrians
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a global, Syrian-led humanitarian organization committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to communities affected by conflict and crisis. Established in 1998 and expanded as a nonprofit in 2007.
