Human Appeal Raises $9M to Save Syria’s Last Maternity Hospital
Event summary
- Human Appeal launched the #ForMama26 campaign to save Al Imaan Hospital, the last functioning maternity hospital in northwest Syria.
- The campaign raised over $9 million, with matching funds from Evergive (UK) up to $1 million.
- Al Imaan Hospital serves 6,000 expectant mothers and newborns monthly in a region with only half of hospitals operational.
- The campaign united 55 faith-inspired organizations and was supported by the Gates Foundation, DAMAC, and Kayali Cares.
The big picture
Human Appeal’s #ForMama26 campaign highlights the critical need for specialized healthcare in conflict zones, where preventable pregnancy complications remain a leading cause of death. The $9 million raised underscores the global community’s response to maternal health crises, but the long-term viability of such initiatives depends on sustained funding and infrastructure development in war-torn regions.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Funding
- Whether Human Appeal can sustain long-term funding for Al Imaan Hospital amid ongoing conflict and healthcare infrastructure challenges.
- Impact of Partnerships
- How the collaboration with 55 faith-inspired organizations and major donors will affect future fundraising efforts.
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- The pace at which healthcare infrastructure can be restored in northwest Syria to support additional maternity hospitals.