UOSSM USA is a medical humanitarian organization, that provides medical relief, emergency lifesaving aid, and quality healthcare to those affected by crisis. UOSSM USA is dedicated to its mission and increases its impact by partnering with local communities and organizations world-wide and is non-political and non-sectarian in its mission…
UOSSM has played an integral role in the mental health and healthcare in the Syrian crisis. UOSSM established strategic initiatives early on in the crisis, working closely with local communities, the most vulnerable, particularly women & children, national and international organizations; providing quality healthcare services to millions of people in need…
Read our September newsletter to learn how Mariam was able to walk again independently after being confined to a wheelchair for years! Our supporters enable happy endings like this every day!
Together, we are saving lives and building hope.
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The #UOSSM Dayr Hesan Primary Health Care Center provides primary health care to patients everyday.
Last month, over 4000 patients received care at the center. Thanks to our supporters, displaced and needy families have access to good health and well-being.
Together, we are saving lives and building hope.
#primarycare #SyriaCrisis #wellbeing #Idlib #healthcare #Syria
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يقدم مركز للرعاية الصحية في الخدمات الطبية في جميع أيام الأسبوع من الساعة 8 صباحاً حتى الساعة 3 عصراً ماعدا يوم الجمعة.
حيث تمكن أكثر من 4000 مريض من الحصول على خدمات الصحية في مركز دير حسان خلال الشهر الفائت.
I'm talking from personal experience I visited this center for them, thank you very much I especially mention (Bashar Hallaq) 🥀🥀🥀 Humanitarian work is their goal Greetings and respect from me to you
#UOSSM Isolation Centers providing care to patients infected with #covid 19. This particular center has no beds available. Around 450 patients visit the center daily.
There is an alarming rise in the number of cases, with a positivity rate around 55-60% and very limited access to hospital beds and ICUs. Only around 2.5% of the population in northwest Syria have been vaccinated. Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone.
#Syria #Idlib #Medical #IsolationCenter #covidinsyria
جانب من جولة مدير مكتب في الداخل إلى مراكز العزل المجتمعي وذلك للاطمئنان على صحة المرضى والاطلاع على سير عمل المراكز والصعوبات التي تواجه المراكز في ظل الموجة المتزايدة من #متحور.
يواجه مراكز العزل موجة هائلة من المرضى خلال هذه الفترة حيث أصبحت جميع الأسرة في المراكز ممتلئة ، وتقوم المراكز بأجراء مسحات تحليل PCR للتأكد من الحالات الإيجابية وعمل عزل لها وتقديم العلاج المناسب ، تستقبل المراكز بشكل يومي حوالي 450 مريض.
Asaad fell down and cracked one of his teeth. He was lucky that it was only one tooth because it was a bad fall.
Asaad was taken to the #UOSSM Maarat Masreen Primary Health Care Center to hopefully save the broken tooth.
Asaad is able to smile confidentally again, after Dr. Ayman repaired and rebuilt the broken tooth!
Our supporters help children like Asaad smile every day with confidence.
Together, we are saving lives and building hope <3.
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"وقع أسعد 🥺 وكان روح كل سنانه😨 "
زار أسعد العيادة السنية في مركز #معرة_مصرين لمعالجة سنه الذي انكسر بعد وقوعه من مكان عالي، حيث قام الطبيب أيمن بمعالجة لبية وترميم لأسنان الطفل ليعيد له ابتسامته من جديد 😁.
يستقبل مركز معرة مصرين المرضى من الساعة 8صباحاً حتى الثالثة عصراً.
يتم الحجز قبل يوم من الساعة 10صباحاً عبر رقم التواصل التالي: 00352681515269
On #WorldMentalHealth Day and every day, #UOSSM understands the vital importance of mental health well-being. Through our mental health centers, mobile clinics and tele-psychiatry services, UOSSM offers mental health and #psychosocial support services that are easily accessible to needy and displaced families in northwest #Syria.
World Mental Health Day is meant to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize mental health efforts around the world. UOSSM is committed to addressing the mental health and psychosocial support needs to Syrian families living in extremely stressful and difficult situations, many traumatised by the war one way or the other. Somaya's story in the video is a true story, together, we were able to help her overcome her suicidal thoughts due to her extreme difficulties. Together, we helped Somaya to be a strong woman and caring mother.
Together, we can ensure countless families receive the mental healthcare and psychosocial support they need.
Together, we are saving lives and building hope.
Walking on Sunshine
Mariam was only 10 years old when she got sick and lost the ability to walk. She wasn’t able to bend her elbows or arms and couldn’t even eat on her own, so she was completely dependent on others. Although she had limited knee movement, Mariam would place pieces of iron on her knees to help her move around.
For the next 14 years, doctors told Mariam she wasn’t able to have surgery to repair her condition. But that all changed when Mariam, at the age of 24,consulted with Dr. Muhammad Al Omar, an orthopedic surgeon. He advised Mariam to undergo surgery followed by extensive physiotherapy. After several months of therapy, Mariam slowly regained movement in her legs and left arm. She was finally able to take her first steps in an upright position, and even go up and down the stairs on her own.
Thanks to YOUR gift, Mariam is now all smiles – proud of her progress and excited that she can walk once again!
Together, we are saving lives and building hope.
Agreement Signed to Implement Telemedicine Program in Northern Syria
Due to the shortage of doctors and medical staff in northwest Syria, the medical sector had to come up with innovative ways to meet the gap.
On September 3, 2021, UOSSM signed an agreement with SEMA and Hand in Hand for aid and development (HIHFAD) to implement a telemedicine program. As part of the Health Integrated Resilience System (HIRS), this program enables patients to receive specialized medical care remotely and includes medical services such as consultations, basic care, and follow up. Specialty doctors offering care through the telemedicine program include psychological, pediatric, and intensive care.
Supported by the Humanitarian Grand Challenge, this is the first beta program of its kind in northwest Syria.
Ongoing Psychological Support Through UOSSM Helpline in Northwest Syria
In response to the alarming escalation of COVID-19 cases in northwest Syria, UOSSM continues to provide psychological support through its helpline.
Led by a psychiatrist, a team of 4 psychosocial support workers (PSWs) provide teleservices consultations to callers from Turkey and the Euphrates region (to include the districts of Al Bab, Jarablus, and Afrin). This project is made possible thanks to the support of WHO.
Did you know?
Since there are more and more refugees that find themselves seeking asylum on foreign soil, there are increased chances that you will meet one of them while in the grocery store or other public areas. Even if you have never experienced it yourself, you may be able to remotely imagine how stressful it can be to uproot yourself and run away from everything you know and be whisked away to another country.
If you are one who wants to make the transition easier for refugees, you may be wondering how to interact with them. What languages do Syrian refugees speak? This is one of the first questions you need to ask to be able to communicate with them and make them feel more at ease in their overall situation. This blog post will shed some light on this topic and help you better understand and talk to the refugees you meet.
There are many people who came to live in Syria when it was a young civilization. This is why a number of different languages are spoken in the country today. Refugees may speak any one of the languages mentioned below.
The official language of the Syrian Arab Republic is Arabic. The language that is used in school textbooks, printed materials, official documents, and books is Traditional Modern Arabic. However, the language that is spoken between people is slightly different. Arabic dialects that are spoken include Mesopotamian Arabic, Levantine Arabic, Najdi Arabic, Bedawi Arabic.Mesopotamian Arabic, Levantine Arabic, Najdi Arabic and Bedawi Arabic.
This is the second-most widely spoken language in Syria. People who live in the Eastern portion of Syria speak Kurdish but also pride themselves in being fluent in Arabic as well.
In the olden days, Syriac was one of the prominent Christian languages that were widely spoken. This is the language that was the one that gave Syria its name. It is still widely spoken today.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, many Armenians flocked to Syria to permanently migrate and seek a new home. The language is taught in schools in Aleppo, where most of the Armenian Syrians live.
Foreign languages like English and French are also widely used and spoken. Syrian schools start teaching English beginning the first grade of elementary school and French is taught starting the seventh grade. This is why most Syrians are able to carry a conversation in English quite easily. Another foreign language that is offered in schools is Russian. It is also now being offered in some schools as an alternative to French.
Now that you have some basic knowledge of the languages refugees speak, you may be able to try and talk to them. If you know about any Syrian refugees who have joined your religious organization, workplace, or even parents organization in your children’s school, it may be a good idea to try and make their new home feel more welcoming by trying to talk to them.
Should you want to do what you can to help refugees, come to UOSSM! The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-USA (UOSSM USA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable, independent, non-government, medical humanitarian organization, incorporated in the state of Texas. Contact us today to donate to the Syrian relief fund and contribute to other initiatives to help!
Over the years, the Syrian civil war left many citizens scrambling for humanitarian assistance and amnesty. Since the crisis began in March 15, 2011, more than half of their population has been displaced, forcing many to become refugees in other countries.
Homes were destroyed, families were separated, and many children lost their loved ones. Indeed, it is one of the darkest periods in Syria’s history, much so that even their neighboring countries are more than willing to reach out and lend a helping hand to those who have nowhere else to go.
Now you might be wondering about the extent of the displacement and where most of the refugees ended up during the past few years of the Syrian turmoil. While it may not be considered good news by all accounts, many foreign countries took in plenty of the displaced citizens, offering them a home and a country to live in with the hopes of starting a new life.
If you want to know which countries have the most Syrian refugees in their custody, this is the guide for you. We have listed some of the top countries where a certain part of the population consists of the displaced victims of the Syrian civil war.
Seeing that Turkey is a direct neighboring country of Syria, it is no surprise that many refugees ended up there. It ranks first as the country that houses the most Syrian refugees in the world.
The first half of 2021 has approximately 3.7 million Syrian refugees, not counting the ones yet to arrive due to the ongoing turmoil. Most of these refugees still rely on the Turkish government to provide for their needs, often not getting the basic necessities they would require daily to survive.
Around one-eighth of Lebanon’s population is made up of Syrian refugees, with the numbers going up to an estimate of 855,000. Since the country is hedged between Syria and Israel, it is no wonder why it is one of the first destinations of the refugees after the civil war began.
While some are better off renting out their own spots, the truth is that they are not supported by any legal means, making it close to impossible for refugees to apply for jobs. Some even live out their days in tents, which are not officially recognized as a refugee camp.
About 668,000 Syrian refugees live in Jordan right now. Unlike the first two countries, a certain compromise was reached within the duration of their stay, allowing some desert locations to be converted into cities where the refugees may live.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that they can have a comfortable life, as they also go through the same type of lacking and suffering that other refugees are experiencing beyond borders.
While the Syrian civil war is still raging on, many of its citizens fled towards other territories willing to let them in. The situation isn’t easy, and countless refugees do not receive the proper care and assistance they would need daily, yet that is somehow less appalling than the tragedy they experienced at the hands of their old government.
With all of that being said, the top 3 countries housing many of them require assistance to sustain their needs. One of the things everyone can do right now is to unite and become an advocate for a great cause.
If you’re one of the concerned parties, do not hesitate to lend a hand by volunteering and provide help in any form. After all, one can never ignore humanity in a time when countless people have little to nothing at all.
If you wish to support an organization for Syrian refugees, look no further than the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-USA (UOSSM USA). We are a nonprofit, charitable, independent, non-government, medical humanitarian organization, and we are dedicated to supporting all of the Syrian refugees around the world. Contact us today and let us help you help them.
The ongoing Syrian civil war started in 2011 and continues to threaten an alarming number of lives even ten years after it first broke out. Numerous individuals, including children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities live under constant fear and deprivation. Many necessary facilities like hospitals and water treatment establishments have now been destroyed, and the economy is continuously struggling.
The war has forced millions of Syrian refugees to flee to neighboring countries, such as Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Turkey. An overwhelming number of them live in poverty, and many children are now out of school, deprived of the education they need to rebuild their lives and the future of their country.
The global pandemic has worsened the situation for many displaced individuals, and they heavily rely on our support to get by. Here are some ways to help Syrian refugees in 2021:
Whether you contribute once or offer continued support, donations can go a long way to help Syrian refugees. Your generous gifts will be used to provide many forms of assistance, such as medical aid, food, mental health, protection services, shelter, and education. You can also sponsor their healthcare and other needs if you wish to provide extensive assistance. Even small contributions can save lives and give displaced individuals what they need to survive.
Fundraisers are an excellent way to provide relief to Syrian refugees, and there are many ways to host these charitable events. One popular way to do so is to use Facebook’s birthday fundraiser feature, which you can usually find on your birthday. What better way is there to celebrate your special day than by offering your support to those who need it most?
The Syrian civil war has forced millions of people out of their homes, and many families now live without shelter. If you have spare space in your house and want to provide a safe sanctuary for displaced individuals, you can volunteer to temporarily host Syrian refugees and help them focus on finding work or receiving education.
Aside from donating money and commodities, you can also offer your support to Syrian refugees by doing some volunteer work. You can help in many ways, such as participating in fundraising events, hosting social media campaigns, providing medical aid for wounds, mentoring Syrian children, and distributing necessities to affected families. Numerous organizations give opportunities for willing people to volunteer.
Becoming an advocate for Syrian refugees allows more individuals to learn about the unrest in the nation and the countless families who require assistance. It enables you to amplify the voices of those in need and invite more people to get involved in providing medical relief, food, education, and other forms of help to displaced individuals.
The past decade has gravely affected many Syrian families and deprived them of their needs and rights. Even ten years after the start of the unrest, it continues to put millions of lives at risk. Fortunately, there are many ways to help refugees in 2021, such as donating, fundraising, providing shelter, volunteering, and providing a voice to the voiceless.
If you’re looking to donate to non-profit organizations for Syrian refugees, the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-USA (UOSSM USA) is an excellent place to start. We provide impartial life-saving support, medical relief, and quality healthcare to displaced individuals, giving them ways to survive the ongoing turmoil that threatens their lives. Join us in helping today!
There’s nothing worse than being forced to leave the country you were born and have grown up in. Unfortunately, individuals living in countries like Syria have no choice but to leave the life they know to start a new one in a foreign land. With the war in Syria seemingly having no end, locals have had no choice but to flee their beloved country to save their families from violence and bloodshed.
The Syrian refugee crisis continues to be the largest refugee and displacement crisis today since the Syrian civil war began in March 2011. Eleven years later, the country has been torn apart, and its people have scattered across the globe, seeking asylum in different places such as Europe.
With the Syrian crisis nearing its twelfth year in a few months, millions of Syrians continue to suffer from the damaging impact of the civil war in the country. Fortunately, even amidst the war, there is hope—countries worldwide have opened their doors to millions of people needing humanitarian assistance and refuge from the constant violence in their homeland.
The European Union, in particular, has welcomed a large number of Syrian refugees over the years, nearing 200,000 asylum applications from July 2014 to July 2015. With the treacherous routes, several reported deaths during travel, and the horrible stories in refugee camps, why is it that countless Syrian refugees continue to flee to Europe despite the high risks of death?
Here are some of the primary reasons why millions of Syrians have chosen to migrate to Europe from their homeland:
People continue to flee because the war doesn’t look like it’s ending anytime soon. After a decade of destruction and death, Syrians can no longer wait for their country to regain peace and for things to revert to how things used to be before the war. Unfortunately, Syria is in a state of collapse—it’s only a matter of time before more homes and families are devastated by the damaging impacts of the violence happening in the country.
Although Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, and other neighboring countries offer places of safety for Syrians hoping to flee their country, living it isn’t entirely different from staying in Syria.
Since few refugees can pay rent in the tiniest rooms because they’re forbidden from joining the workforce, they could live in poverty and die of hunger. Unlike in their neighboring countries, Europe offers several income-earning opportunities for refugees, giving them hope of starting a better life.
Amidst the war going on in Syria, people can still watch the news and access social media. The news stories and anecdotes circulating on the television and the Internet about refugees being greeted with open arms by Europeans and the promise of work prospects, safety, and education were enough to convince Syrians that it would be worth the travel and the money needed to get to Europe.
Life as a refugee is challenging, no matter which country you end up seeking asylum in. Unfortunately, there is no single solution to the Syrian refugee crisis that is now more than a decade long. However, this doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do to help.
Even in the comfort of your own home, you can alleviate the suffering of one Syrian family by reaching out and donating to the proper organization. As long as more people work together in helping refugees, we can improve the lives of more families!
Have you been wondering how to help Syrian refugees? Then, cooperate with us at the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-USA (UOSSM USA)! Our non-profit, medical humanitarian organization has led the way by taking new initiatives to find constantly evolving solutions for the growing health problems in Syria. Donate today!
Your Gift at Work: Mustafa Takes His First Steps- On the Road to Recovery
Watch the video here to witness Mustafa’s inspiring road to recovery.
UOSSM USA Partners with Hathi Hayati to Support New Village in NW Syria
UOSSM USA is partnering with Hathi Hayati to support the process of establishment of a new village, Al Hayat Village, in northwest Syria.
Al Hayath Village will become the new home for 200 Syrian displaced families ( originating from Ghouta, Homs, Daraa, Idlib, Aleppo, and other areas). The community will also include widows with children, special needs cases, and amputees. In addition, skills-based professionals (such as educators, docctors, nurses, and others) will mover there to ensure that the community thrives! The village will also have a mosque, school for all grade levels, medical point, solar powered electricity, and a clean water tank.
The first phase is complete with 200 new homes (for up to 1000 people) built, as well as the school’s first floor for elementary students, and the medical point which is fully operational. Plans are underway to expand the medical point and the school’s second and third floors for the middle and high schools, respectively. In addition, the electricity (via solar power) and water supplies will be established and delivered to all homes in the near future.
You can click here to learn more about this initiative.
Providing Access to Mental Health Services in Northwest Syria
UOSSM is now operating two mental health mobile clinics, supported by WHO, in northwest Syria. The mobile clinics provide internally displaced families in displacement camps (i.e. Afreen) with access to mental health care and psychosocial support services, as well as referrals of severe cases to the UOSSM Mental Health Hospital in Sarmada.
There is a misconception that shunning refugees is a necessary evil for the good of the country. This assumption is based on the idea that the refugees will simply be a burden upon the country’s people and government. This is patently false. Everyone benefits when a country opens its arms to refugees.
Refugees benefit from this in obvious ways. In the case of Syrian refugees, this saves them from living in a war-torn country. Getting asylum in another country will give these traumatized families an opportunity to recover and start anew. Allowing refugees into the country grants them the most important right we are all entitled to, which is the right to life. To shut out refugees is to sign their death sentence.
The country receiving refugees will gain a sudden boost in its workforce. Provide them the resources, and they are happy to work. Some argue that this will lead to refugees “stealing jobs” from locals, but this is far from the case.
Refugees are more likely to take jobs that locals refuse to do. These jobs are usually dangerous, dull, demanding, or dirty (4D). This will stimulate the local workforce in two ways. Firstly, it inspires those in similar careers to work harder. Secondly, it frees up workers who were formerly filling the need in 4D jobs. These workers can now specialize and take up other careers. According to a study done in Denmark, there is also the happy side-effect of increased wages and social mobility for local workers.
Besides being ready and willing to take on “unskilled labor,” refugees are known entrepreneurs. A quarter of entrepreneurs in the USA are immigrants. It’s hard to call them job thieves when they’re out there creating jobs themselves. This might be due to the stigma associated with hiring foreigners. When denied an opportunity, they create one themselves to survive. Coincidentally, immigrants comprise a quarter of inventors in the US as well. It goes to show that they are not only hardworking, but they take the initiative and are innovative.
Accepting refugees will enrich the host country culturally. What are iconic American dishes? Pizza, fries, fried chicken, bagels, barbecue, and burgers, right? Every single one of those dishes wouldn’t be touching American tastebuds if it were not for immigrants seeking refuge and fortune in a new country. They brought across the border their cuisine, steeped in culture as well as flavor.
Some people think that altruism alone isn’t a good enough reason to take in refugees. Well, not only is accepting them an act of kindness, it is by all accounts going to benefit your country.
As with all changes, especially ones of large scale, there will be growing pains. There will be some people or sectors who will not benefit immediately. However, once the proper systems and reforms are in place to give both the native population and the new influx of refugees time to settle and breathe, everyone will be better off than they began with. One side having a more robust, culturally and economically rich people, and the other having asylum and new opportunities in life.
Adopt a Syrian refugee family today! UOSSM is a nonprofit medical humanitarian organization. We offer access to quality healthcare, including mental health and lifesaving medical humanitarian relief.
Syria had an eventful 2018 that has changed it forever. That’s why it’s worth exploring these 2018 events. The Syrian war started in 2011, but even before that, a lot of Syrians were already complaining about the corruption, high unemployment, and the lack of political freedom under President Bashar al-Assad.
Uprisings erupted in 2011, but when the Syrian government used deadly force to fight the protests, the unrest spread, which little do they know will last for 10 years.
In 2018, the government recaptured Eastern Ghouta and Daraa governorate through unlawful tactics to force the people in these areas to surrender. That year, the country experienced a war. Armed men were allowed to attack civilians and restricted most of them from fleeing.
It was also in 2018 when foreign powers started to take sides, sending weapons, fighters, and money that worsened the situation in Syria. What made it even worse is that jihadist organizations like the Islamic State (IS) group and al-Qaeda got involved, and the international community saw them as a major threat.
The Syrian-Russian military alliance worsened things by using banned cluster munitions and chemical weapons involving medical facilities. Unlawful attacks persisted with more airstrikes that targeted several towns and provinces that have destroyed hospitals and civil defense centers.
Over 500,000 persons were besieged, and a majority of them were besieged by the government forces in Eastern Ghouta. Between February and April, hundreds of civilians were killed and maimed in indiscriminate attacks on Damascus. The anti-government groups based in Ghouta would arrest and torture civilians in Douma regularly.
Furthermore, arrests and kidnappings of political opponents and journalists were also widespread. This was carried out by an Al-Qaeda affiliate, the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Aside from that, there were regular assassinations and car bombings. In July, ISIS killed at least 200 individuals and kidnapped 27 people. Some of the hostages were killed in August. In November, the remaining hostages were freed.
The conflict that destroyed several cities, such as Idlib, Aleppo, and Raqqa, isn’t the end of it all. Today, many civilians are in the country, while there is a great number of Syrians seeking refuge elsewhere. Despite the sense of calm that has enveloped several areas in the country, it is now forever scarred—the men, women, children, and families will forever carry the trauma of the civil war, and will possibly be fighting a war inside themselves for a really long time.
Many countries all over the world continue to provide support to the country, but it’s going to take some time before it fully recovers. Syria’s economy continues to take a downturn, which affects essential resources. Today, the country is in a very bad state and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Fortunately, there are many ways people all over the world can help. Also, there’s a renewed hope, somehow, with the Biden administration that could turn things around in Syria.
Adopt a Syrian refugee today. UOSSM is a nonprofit medical humanitarian organization. We offer lifesaving medical humanitarian relief and access to quality healthcare and mental health. Get involved with us today!
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