Samia has been chosen as one of the inspiring and influential women worldwide. This recognition is because of her essential role in offering psychological support to displaced communities in northeast Syria.
Samia, a psychologist, has been supporting Syrians facing the trauma caused by years of conflict.
The conflict has lasted for over a decade and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. Those who survived now live in dire conditions and face physical and emotional trauma.
Recent events may offer a hopeful new chapter in Syria. But, humanitarian aid is more important than ever, with 16 million people currently in need of support.
Working at an IRC mental health clinic, Samia runs crucial counselling sessions for displaced people and their families in a refugee camp in north-eastern Syria.
Despite limited resources, Samia remains deeply committed to improving her patients’ mental well-being and raising awareness about mental health. Her work with camp residents is fueled by both personal experience and a strong belief in the vital role mental health support plays in post-crisis recovery.
Samia is in great company on the list alongside Olympians, climate and social justice activists and artists—take a look at the full article here.
The IRC has been working in Syria since 2012 and is currently responding to needs in the north, directly and in partnership with local organizations. Our teams provide lifesaving health care, as well as primary, reproductive, and mental health services.
The IRC also delivers counseling and protection services for women and children, particularly survivors of violence, along with cash assistance, early recovery and early childhood development support.
