Sudanese American Medical Association I

What Sudanese American Medical Association I does

Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) is a US-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian medical organization founded in 2008 by Dr. Ihab B. Abdalrahman and Dr. Bushra Ibnauf and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Following the outbreak of civil war in Sudan in April 2023 and the death of co-founder Dr. Bushra Ibnauf, SAMA pivoted from medical education into integrated humanitarian relief while expanding its programmatic footprint to include food security, maternal and child healthcare, oncology support, medical supplies distribution, and epidemic response across Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad. Its core educational product is Project ECHO, a virtual learning platform that connects Sudanese and South Sudanese healthcare providers with global subject matter experts through case-based discussions and didactics; this is anchored by physical Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Centers for Learning in Port Sudan and Juba and supported by specialized ECHO programs in Trauma, Dental, Infectious Disease, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The organization's portfolio also includes self-paced e-learning courses (Medication Safety, Basic Emergency Care, Cardiology, Trauma, Simulation-Based Education), the multi-track Sudan Future Leaders program, and humanitarian services delivered through trusted local community-based organizations on the ground. SAMA operates with a small US-based staff of 1-10 employees, heavy reliance on volunteer subject matter experts and the Youth Ambassador Program, and a distribution model that funnels donations through the website (one-time and monthly), in-person fundraisers, and partnerships with organizations such as Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, Sadagaat USA, and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. All programs and services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries; SAMA is funded entirely through donations, fundraising events, and grants, with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Sudanese American Medical Association I

Legal name

Sudanese American Medical Association

Website

https://sama-sd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAMA is a US-based nonprofit founded in 2008 that delivers humanitarian relief (food security, medical supplies, maternal and cancer care) and virtual medical education via Project ECHO to populations and healthcare providers in Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad, operating entirely on donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Medical Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAE

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYEDADALAG

Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

Keywords

• Humanitarian medical aid
• Medical education programs
• Food security assistance
• Virtual healthcare training
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: SAMA operates as a nonprofit humanitarian organization funded entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. Revenue is generated through one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, in-person fundraising events, and campaign-specific fundraising efforts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SAMA is a nonprofit humanitarian medical organization that delivers food assistance, healthcare services, and medical education/training programs to conflict-affected populations in Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad. Its core services include Project ECHO-based virtual medical training (Trauma, Dental, Infectious Disease, OMFS ECHO programs), the Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Centers for Learning physical/virtual hubs, food security programs for internally displaced persons, and distribution of medical supplies to public hospitals across 8+ states in Sudan.

Product overview

SAMA operates as a humanitarian medical organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. Its core educational platform is Project ECHO, a virtual learning model that connects Sudanese healthcare professionals with global experts. This is supported by physical Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Centers for Learning in Port Sudan and Juba. SAMA also delivers specialized ECHO programs including Trauma, Dental School, Infectious Disease, and OMFS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) ECHO, each targeting specific medical disciplines. The organization complements its educational offerings with humanitarian services including food security programs and medical supplies distribution to hospitals across Sudan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project ECHO: Virtual learning network connecting healthcare professionals in Sudan with global subject matter experts
• Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Centers for Learning
• Sudan Future Leaders
• Dr. Isam Osman Award

Products and services

• Project ECHO Virtual learning platform that connects healthcare professionals in Sudan with global experts through case-based discussions and didactics, following the 'All teach – All learn' model. Provided free of charge to Sudanese healthcare providers.
• Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Centers for Learning Physical and virtual learning centers in Port Sudan and Juba, South Sudan, providing stable learning environments with self-paced courses and global knowledge-sharing through Project ECHO. Established in memory of co-founder Dr. Bushra Ibnauf after her death in April 2023.
• Trauma ECHO Virtual training program for junior surgeons in Sudan and other low-resource settings in managing traumatic injuries in war zones, featuring global subject matter experts and case presentations.
• Dental School ECHO Program supporting dental students in Sudan by reviewing and presenting dental school scientific content covering Implant, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Periodontology, after dental schools shut down due to war.
• Infectious Disease ECHO Virtual training program connecting medical professionals in Juba, South Sudan and Port Sudan, Sudan with global experts to improve capacity of healthcare providers treating HIV, TB, and HBV.
• OMFSECHO (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ECHO) Learning activity targeting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, delivered in partnership with the African Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
• SAMA E-learning Programs Self-paced online courses including Medication Safety, Patient Safety, Basic Emergency Care (BEC), Cardiology Essentials, Simulation-Based Education, Trauma module, and Renal course for frontline providers.
• Sudan Future Leaders Program Program with tracks in Leadership, Clinical, Humanitarian/Public Health, Research, and Marketing, designed to build capacity and empower future leaders in health and humanitarian response.
• Food Security Program Targeted food assistance programs serving internally displaced populations and conflict-affected communities, partnering with local community-based organizations for delivery of daily nutritious meals.
• Medical Supplies Program Program providing medical supplies and equipment to public hospitals across Sudan, including shipments through partnerships with organizations like Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 600 children helped with basic healthcare
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospital Sisters Mission OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, partnered to ship high-quality medical supplies and equipment to Sudan. Between 2020-2022 shipped four 40ft containers with fair market value of over $700K to hospitals in 8+ states. During COVID-19 secured $8,000 grant for pandemic hardship support. Supported Anesthesiology Mission in February 2024.
• Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Centers for LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning centers established in Port Sudan, Sudan and Juba, South Sudan providing stable learning environments with access to self-paced courses and global knowledge-sharing through Project ECHO
• Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual learning model connecting healthcare providers in underserved areas with global experts for case-based discussions and didactics
• We're All Values OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization providing shelter, food, and essential services to displaced people. Provided 1,500 displaced people across 13 shelters in Kosti and supported feeding projects for children with cancer in Wad Medani.
• Sudan Association of Vascular SurgeonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Trauma ECHO program training junior surgeons in Sudan in managing traumatic injuries in war zones
• African Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for OMFSECHO 2022 and 2023 programs targeting oral and maxillofacial surgeons
• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAOMS based in Chicago, IL, USA providing faculty for OMFSECHO 2023 program
• National Supply Chain, Federal Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for chemotherapy import project - Anticancer medications going to all oncology centers in Sudan
• Sadagaat USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in chemotherapy import project for cancer patients in Sudan
• Sudan Rescue InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in distributing hygiene kits to women in Dongola, Sudan
• Sudanese Children Cancer OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address feeding needs of children with cancer - raising ~$20,000 for 70 children with cancer in Wad Medani
• Local Clinics in DongolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with local Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN clinics, laboratories, and pharmacies to serve internally displaced persons at no cost

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sudanese-american-medical-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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