Program areas at UMR
Health: During 2023, UMR has achieved significant milestones in the health sector. UMR addressed critical health challenges through targeted interventions, including establishing ICU units in Sudan and providing comprehensive healthcare services in Yemen. Our cataract surgery programs in Jordan and Kenya restored sight to 900 patients, enabling them to regain independence and participate fully in their communities. Additionally, UMR provided hearing aids, fostering inclusion and enhancing communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Through UMRs strengthened health systems, we supported health facilities and equipment in Turkey, Libya, Uganda, and Yemen. Moreover, UMR launched a comprehensive nutritional program focused on children and pregnant or lactating women in Yemen and Kenya, targeting thousands of the most vulnerable groups in partnership with the Ministry of Health, nutrition cluster, and UNICEF.
Advocacy and capacity building: UMRs advocacy efforts were primarily focused in the MENA region, with significant activities in Jordan. This included hosting a regional workshop engaging Syrian civil society organizations, with participation from over 75 organizations. These efforts discussed the future of the Syrian people and the diasporas role, marking a substantial effort in regional community empowerment and collaboration. UMR also trained students at three UMR universities in Emergency Preparedness in Texas.
Food Security and Livelihood: UMR combated food insecurity through various programs in 2023, including Ramadan food aid, Qurbani meat distributions, and emergency food aid in response to the drought crisis in Kenya. These initiatives provided essential nutrition and support to underserved communities. UMRs Adopt a Village project in Kenya transformed the lives of 6,000 individuals, significantly enhancing food security and livelihoods in rural areas.
WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): In 2023, UMR made significant strides in providing access to clean water by constructing wells in Somalia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, benefiting thousands with reliable, clean water sources. In Pakistan, UMR constructed 30 water wells, benefiting 1,315 people, and in Bangladesh, we constructed 30 water wells, benefiting 1,165 people.
Emergency Response: UMRs emergency response efforts in 2023 included swift interventions in regions affected by natural disasters and crises. Our drought response in Kenya reached over 648,552 individuals, while our earthquake response in Syria, Turkey, and Morocco provided immediate support to affected individuals. UMRs emergency response addressed the urgent needs of 23,923 persons in various crisis situations across Bangladesh, Pakistan, Gaza, and the USA.