Samir Foundation

What Samir Foundation does

Samir Foundation (legally SAMIR ORGANIZATION LTD, Company No. 16334765) is a UK-registered non-profit organization headquartered in London that operates the largest medical support initiative in Gaza. Founded in 2023 by Ezz Lulu, a final-year medical student at the time, in memory of his father who was killed during the ongoing conflict, the foundation supports Palestinian medical students and healthcare workers through a portfolio of interconnected programs spanning financial aid, educational resources, professional training, physical infrastructure, and humanitarian supplies. Core offerings include the Samir Scholarship Program, the Pocket Money Project, and the Financial Aid Initiative (collectively supporting 361+ students per cycle and 230 graduates from the Phoenix Class 2025); the Medical Hub physical infrastructure (the first independent educational spaces with electricity and internet in Gaza City and Southern Gaza, accommodating 40 students each); the Samir Lab, described as the first virtual anatomy lab in the Gaza Strip; and training courses including Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) and Basic Suturing Skills. The foundation also delivers clinical equipment (Butterfly Ultrasound Systems, emergency medical kits), humanitarian aid (food baskets, winter blankets, clothing vouchers), and operates a Student Leadership Team as its on-ground executive arm.

The foundation's go-to-market is community-led and volunteer-driven, recruiting individual volunteers and organizational ambassadors globally (spanning 47 countries) via its website application forms, and driving engagement through organic social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), an email newsletter, blog content, and earned media coverage from BBC, TRT, ITV, Al Jazeera, and Anadolu. Fundraising is conducted through the foundation's own donation page and the third-party Chuffed.org platform. On the ground, delivery is executed through partnerships with hospitals (Al-Shifa, Al-Aqsa Martyrs, Al-Ahli Arab) and universities (Islamic University of Gaza, Al-Azhar, Al-Israa, Al-Quds Open), as well as collaborations with international NGOs such as Human Concern International, Human Smile, Smile Givers International, Wear the Peace, Cinta Gaza Malaysia, and Doctors Against Genocide. The foundation is funded entirely through donations and charitable contributions, with all services provided free of charge to beneficiaries; as a UK non-profit, donations are tax-deductible. No revenue figures, funding rounds, headcount, or audited financials are publicly disclosed.

Name

Samir Foundation

Legal name

SAMIR ORGANIZATION LTD

Website

https://samirfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Samir Foundation is a UK-registered non-profit operating the largest medical support initiative in Gaza, providing scholarships, educational infrastructure (Medical Hubs and Samir Lab virtual anatomy lab), professional training, and humanitarian aid to Palestinian medical students and healthcare workers, funded entirely through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation is funded entirely through donations from individuals, organizations, and international supporters. The primary donation mechanism is through its website, with a Chuffed.org project page for sponsoring medical students. Donations are tax-deductible as the foundation is a legally registered UK non-profit (Company No. 16334765).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Samir Foundation is a UK-registered charity that supports Palestinian medical students and the healthcare system in Gaza by providing free scholarships, medical training programs, and humanitarian aid. It operates Medical Hubs to deliver in-person healthcare services and runs the Samir Lab, a virtual anatomy lab described as the largest of its kind in Gaza, to enable medical students to continue their studies.

Product overview

Samir Foundation is a UK-registered non-profit organization (Company No. 16334765) focused on rebuilding Gaza's healthcare system through a comprehensive portfolio of programs supporting medical students. The foundation operates as a platform of interconnected services rather than a single unified product, offering: Medical Hubs (physical educational spaces with electricity and internet in Gaza City and Southern Gaza), Samir Lab (virtual anatomy lab), scholarship programs (Samir Scholarship, Pocket Money Project, Financial Aid Initiative), professional training courses (BTLS, Basic Suturing Skills, Discover Your Direction workshop), infrastructure support (Educational Halls, Restored Classrooms), and humanitarian aid (medical kits, ultrasound devices, care packages, food/blanket/clothing distributions). The core offering centers on the Medical Hubs and educational/training programs that provide both physical spaces and financial/educational resources for medical education continuity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Hubs On-the-ground hubs in Gaza that deliver healthcare services directly to the Palestinian population, functioning as the foundation's in-theatre service delivery mechanism.
• Samir Lab (Virtual Anatomy Lab) A virtual anatomy lab described as the largest of its kind in Gaza, providing Palestinian medical students with remote-access anatomy study resources to support their medical education.
• Medical Scholarships Financial scholarships provided to Palestinian medical students to enable them to continue their studies, delivered free of charge as part of the foundation's support programs.
• Medical Training Programs Training initiatives delivered to medical students and healthcare workers in Gaza to build local medical capacity and supplement formal medical education.
• Humanitarian Aid Distribution Distribution of humanitarian aid to affected populations in Gaza, funded through external donations as part of the foundation's humanitarian mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230 medical graduates from Al-Azhar University and Islamic University celebrated at Phoenix Class 2025 graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smile Givers InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Samir Foundation partnered with Smile Givers International and Wear the Peace to launch a new Medical Hub in southern Gaza. This initiative extends the foundation's successful Medical Hub model to the southern region, providing safe educational environments with electricity and internet access for medical students in southern Gaza. All three organizations share a belief that access to stable learning environments is a fundamental necessity.
• Wear the PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Samir Foundation partnered with Smile Givers International and Wear the Peace to launch a new Medical Hub in southern Gaza. Wear the Peace joined as a co-development partner in this initiative to bring the Medical Hub model to southern Gaza, providing students with essential services including electricity and internet access in a stable learning environment.
• Al-Aqsa Martyrs HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Samir Foundation signed an MOU with Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital to rehabilitate an educational hall in southern Gaza, serving as a vital resource for medical students and healthcare staff. The hospital is also the site of the newly opened educational and training hall (donated by Dr. Umar Al-Farouqi and implemented by the foundation), making it a key institutional partner for medical education infrastructure.
• Al-Quds Open UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2026Samir Foundation conducted an official visit to Al-Quds Open University to explore meaningful academic partnerships and new avenues of collaboration. The visit included a formal meeting with university leadership and a guided tour of facilities. Discussions focused on future collaborative opportunities aligned with both organizations' goals of supporting students under challenging circumstances.
• Islamic University of GazacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026Samir Foundation signed an MOU with the Islamic University of Gaza to provide the Samir Foundation Scholarship for Medical Students — an educational sponsorship program providing direct financial and academic support to medical students at the university. This is a flagship partnership the foundation intends to replicate across other academic institutions.
• Al-Israa UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Samir Foundation delegation met with Al-Israa University leadership to explore and advance cooperation in support of medical students. Representatives from both sides (Dr. Izzeddine Lulu, Dr. Abd Al-Karim Sammour, Dr. Adnan Skaik from the foundation; Prof. Dr. Ala'a Matar and team from the university) engaged in open dialogue about potential areas of collaboration.
• İyiliğe Çağrı Yardım DerneğicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Samir Foundation and İyiliğe Çağrı Yardım Derneği to support medical education in Gaza. The partnership aims to provide ten partial sponsorships to Palestinian medical students, helping them continue their studies despite immense challenges. Both organizations share a commitment to investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Human SmilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Human Smile partnered with Samir Foundation to co-launch the first Medical Hub in Gaza City in June 2025 — the first dedicated educational space for medical students in the Gaza Strip. The hub provides uninterrupted electricity, high-speed internet, and a safe study environment for 40 students at a time. Human Smile's belief in the mission and quick response made the initiative possible, and they remain a key operational partner.
• Human Concern International (HCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman Concern International (HCI) collaborates with Samir Foundation on the Pocket Money Project, which provides financial aid to clinical-level medical students at Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University to cover daily expenses, transportation costs, and academic necessities. HCI is a key financial partner enabling the continuation of medical education for displaced and financially strained students.
• Cinta Gaza MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamir Foundation collaborated with Cinta Gaza Malaysia and Doctors Against Genocide to distribute 500 food baskets to medical students and their families in Gaza. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ease hardships faced by students and ensure they have support to continue their education.
• Doctors Against GenocideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamir Foundation collaborated with Cinta Gaza Malaysia and Doctors Against Genocide to distribute 500 food baskets to medical students and their families in Gaza. Doctors Against Genocide also contributed to the Phoenix Class 2025 graduation ceremony as a partner, providing active contribution to the event's success.
• Al-Ahli Arab HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl-Ahli Arab Hospital partnered with Samir Foundation to launch the first Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) course in northern Gaza. The hospital served as the institutional host for the training program, which covered abdominal and pelvic trauma assessment and management, with hands-on sessions for medical students.
• Human Concern InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman Concern International was listed as a partner contributing to the Phoenix Class 2025 graduation ceremony at Al-Shifa Medical Complex. The foundation extends gratitude to all partners including Human Concern International whose unwavering support and active contribution were instrumental in making the graduation a success.
• DAG (Doctors Against Genocide)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamir Foundation, in cooperation with DAG, delivered a shopping voucher initiative to support healthcare workers in Gaza. The partnership enabled the distribution of vouchers allowing healthcare professionals to access essential goods for themselves and their families, demonstrating the power of collaboration in delivering impactful humanitarian assistance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Human Smile: Partner organization that co-launched Samir Foundation's first Medical Hub in Gaza City. Smaller grassroots non-profit with overlapping mission of supporting healthcare infrastructure and education in conflict-affected areas.
• Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid): Non-profit providing humanitarian aid and development support in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. Comparable donor-funded model with overlapping beneficiary base in Gaza and shared focus on health and education infrastructure.
• Palestinian Children's Relief Fund (PCRF): Non-profit providing free medical care to Palestinian children and supporting Palestinian medical professionals through training and education. Directly comparable mission around building medical capacity in Palestine.
• Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP): UK-registered charity focused on health and medical education support for Palestinians, with similar scholarship and health professional development programs. Most direct comparable given shared geography, focus on medical education, and UK-registered charitable status.
• Human Concern International (HCI): Canadian-based international humanitarian NGO that is already a core partner of Samir Foundation on the Pocket Money Project. Operates donor-funded education, health, and emergency programs in Gaza and other crisis regions.

Broad incumbents

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Major international humanitarian organization providing medical assistance, hospital support, and healthcare training in conflict zones including Gaza. Operates at a vastly larger scale but comparable mission in medical infrastructure support.
• Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Global medical humanitarian organization operating in conflict zones, including Gaza. Broader geographic and thematic mandate but directly comparable in providing medical services and training in active conflict settings.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Large international Muslim-world humanitarian NGO operating health, education, and emergency programs in Gaza and other conflict zones. Overlapping donor base and program types but at much larger scale.
• United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): UN agency providing education, healthcare, and social services to Palestinian refugees across the region, including Gaza. Largest incumbent in the same beneficiary space with education and health programming.

Regional players

• Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS): Palestinian humanitarian organization providing emergency medical services, ambulance, and hospital operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Directly comparable medical-services mission in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/samirfoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@samirfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/foundationsamir
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samirfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/samir.foundation

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Profiles1 record

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