In times of war, displacement, and widespread poverty, healthcare systems are often the first to collapse. Hospitals are bombed or looted, clinics run out of supplies, and doctors flee or are killed. The people left behind suffer not only from conflict-related injuries but also from untreated chronic illnesses, malnutrition, infectious diseases, and mental health disorders. Helping Hands – Sawaeid recognizes that access to healthcare is not a privilege—it is a fundamental human right—and works tirelessly to restore and provide that access where it is most needed.
Sawaeid’s Medical Assistance and Centers program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at bridging the massive healthcare gaps in conflict-affected and economically distressed communities. The organization does not just deliver short-term relief; it builds and strengthens medical infrastructure that can serve communities for years to come. This includes the establishment of mobile medical clinics, temporary field hospitals, rehabilitated community clinics, and where possible, the construction of permanent health centers equipped with essential services.
Mobile medical units are a lifeline for populations that are cut off from formal health services due to insecurity, displacement, or geography. These mobile teams include general practitioners, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists who provide urgent care, diagnose illnesses, administer vaccines, and distribute medications. Services are often delivered directly within refugee camps, rural villages, and conflict zones, ensuring that no one is denied care due to their location or status.
In parallel, Sawaeid partners with local and international health professionals to staff more permanent facilities. These centers offer a wide range of services including primary healthcare, maternal and child care, immunizations, treatment for chronic diseases, wound care, minor surgeries, and mental health support. They are stocked with essential medicines, diagnostic equipment, and emergency supplies. Sawaeid also facilitates training programs for local medical personnel, ensuring sustainability and knowledge transfer to strengthen local health systems.
One of the cornerstones of this cause is maternal and reproductive healthcare. In many areas, maternal mortality is dangerously high due to lack of access to skilled birth attendants or emergency obstetric care. Helping Hands – Sawaeid addresses this by providing prenatal checkups, safe delivery kits, skilled midwifery services, postnatal care, and awareness programs on family planning and women’s health.
Public health education is another critical component. Sawaeid conducts awareness campaigns about hygiene practices, safe water usage, disease prevention, and nutrition. These campaigns are essential in preventing outbreaks of cholera, malaria, COVID-19, and other communicable diseases, especially in overcrowded or poorly sanitized living conditions.
For patients with long-term health needs—such as diabetes, hypertension, or disabilities—Sawaeid provides ongoing medical support, regular checkups, and in some cases, referrals to specialized care. The organization also works to deliver medical equipment, assistive devices, and ambulances to hospitals and clinics in dire need.
Finally, the emotional and psychological toll of war and displacement is vast and often overlooked. Therefore, integrated into medical centers is mental health support, with trained counselors and psychologists offering therapy, trauma healing, and emotional support—particularly to survivors of violence, bereaved families, and children exposed to war.
By delivering holistic healthcare services, Helping Hands – Sawaeid not only saves lives but helps restore the dignity and humanity of people in their darkest moments. The goal is to create healthier, more resilient communities that can heal, recover, and thrive.
