SAMA’s Success Stories

Behind every program are people, experiences, and journeys that show what becomes possible when knowledge, opportunity, and community come together.

Fatima Mohamed, Executive Director of the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA), sits for an interview in front of a wooden panel background. Text reads: “Putting Women’s Health at the Center of Humanitarian Response — Fatima Mohamed, Executive Director, SAMA.”

Beyond Displacement: Women Carrying Sudan’s Communities

For displaced women across White Nile, Darfur, and Chad, life has changed dramatically. Many are now carrying responsibilities once shared across entire families and communities — while facing limited access to healthcare and support.
Through SAMA’s local partners, Fatima Mohamed, Executive Director of SAMA, is working to bring essential reproductive, maternal, and mental health services closer to women and families in need

Watch Fatima Mohamed’s story to see how supporting women can strengthen health, dignity, and resilience across displaced communities.

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A displaced Sudanese mother holding her young child inside a shelter in Tawila, North Darfur, with another child sitting in the background.

When Healthcare Comes Within Reach

For displaced families in Tawila, North Darfur, accessing healthcare can be difficult and costly. Through the support of Americares, SAMA’s mobile clinic is bringing free essential healthcare and medicines closer to families in need.

Read Radwa Mohamed’s story to see how bringing healthcare closer can bring reassurance, dignity, and hope

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