SAMA Cairo Awards-2024

Awards will be presented at the Reception: SAMA Institute of Health Launch in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, December 20, 2024

Dr. Omer Abu-Bakr M. El-Amin is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with a strong reputation for leadership and service within both the medical community and humanitarian spheres. He co-founded the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) alongside his close friend Dr. Bushra Ibnauf in April 2008, laying the groundwork for an organization that would significantly impact healthcare for Sudanese communities.

In his professional capacity, Dr. El-Amin leads the cardiology fellowship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Saudi Arabia. His role as a mentor and leader in this prestigious institution reflects his commitment to the highest standards of medical excellence. Dr. El-Amin’s dedication to SAMA has been instrumental in advancing its mission of enhancing healthcare and medical training in Sudan .

His leadership, coupled with his deep sense of humility and kindness, serve as a model of the core values SAMA seeks to promote—excellence, modesty, and kindness. Through his substantial efforts, Dr. El-Amin has helped SAMA become a beacon of hope and service for the Sudanese diaspora, always prioritizing the well-being of others and upholding the integrity of the organization’s mission.

In recognition of its tireless commitment to humanitarian service and its critical role in providing relief and hope to the people of Sudan,  SAMA is proud to present the Humanitarian Relief Award to the “We Are All Values” organization.

The “We Are All Values” (WAV) organization, founded in 2014, has consistently played a pivotal role in humanitarian relief efforts across Sudan. Before the war, WAV was involved in supporting children with cancer in Khartoum, Wad Madani, and Merowe, providing critical assistance in their treatment and care. The organization also launched initiatives to assist asthma patients, supplying essential oxygen and medications to those in need. Through a collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), WAV further expanded its reach by participating in immigrant protection projects, demonstrating a broad commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.

Following the outbreak of war in April 2023, WAV responded to the escalating humanitarian crisis by expanding its central kitchen initiative across seven states. These kitchens served daily meals to approximately 5,000 displaced families. Recognizing the difficulty of operating in all areas due to the conflict, WAV trained local volunteers to set up and manage central kitchens in regions where their representatives couldn’t be physically present. Despite the incredibly challenging conditions, WAV remained one of the few functional humanitarian organizations during the active conflict.

For more than 18 months, WAV has been a trusted implementing partner of SAMA. SAMA’s role is to provide the funds to support the projects, while WAV has leveraged its on-the-ground expertise for implementation. This partnership began with an initiative to provide daily meals to displaced families in the White Nile. As the situation evolved, the project expanded to include Port Sudan and Kassala. Together, SAMA and WAV have worked tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of displaced populations, reinforcing their shared commitment to humanitarian service and community support in Sudan.

The award will be received by Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim, the Administrative Manager of the Organization