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NORWAC is a humanitarian organization that works with health-related projects in the Middle East.

30/08/2026

Vi i Norwac sørger over kong Haralds bortgang.

Kong Harald var en folkekjær og samlende konge som gjennom hele sitt liv sto for et Norge der alle skulle få være seg selv, bli sett og bli akseptert. Med sin varme, sitt gode humør og sin evne til å møte mennesker med respekt og nærhet, ble han en viktig del av livene til svært mange av oss.

Takk, kong Harald, for alt du har gjort for Norge og for det norske folk. Takk for alle årene, for tryggheten og for den store innsatsen du har lagt ned for landet vårt.

Du vil bli dypt savnet og aldri glemt. Våre varmeste tanker går til kongefamilien og alle som sto kong Harald nær.

Bildeopphav: Tom A. Kolstad

26/08/2026

The El-Bass Family Center near Tyre is up and running again. ❤️

After devastating destruction during Eid al-Adha in May, reconstruction has begun and families who fled the camp are now returning.

This would not have been possible without the generous private donations to NORWAC that have supported the center’s restoration.

We are eternally grateful for your support.

19/08/2026

On World Humanitarian Day,
we celebrate humanitarian workers who bring care and dignity, and stand with people affected by crises around the world.

At NORWAC, we are guided by the fundamental principles of humanitarian action. One of these is impartiality: assistance must be provided according to need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or political beliefs.

Upholding this principle depends on humanitarian workers and local healthcare workers being able to do their work safely. They go to extraordinary lengths to support people in need, including the members of our 25 Emergency Medical Teams who, over the past years, have worked under extraordinary circumstances to support and sustain their medical colleagues in hospitals in Gaza.

Throughout these crises, healthcare workers have continued to provide care despite immense personal risk. Their commitment reminds us that protecting healthcare workers, patients and medical facilities is not only a humanitarian imperative, it is essential to preserving life, dignity and hope in times of conflict. Safeguarding healthcare must remain a shared responsibility of the international community.

Today, we honour and celebrate these humanitarian workers, and all those who stand alongside people affected by crises around the world.

14/08/2026

Alongside World Health Organization - occupied Palestinian territory and the Ministry of Health in Gaza, NORWAC arranged a Burn Rehabilitation Scientific Day in late July 🤝

The day focused on knowledge sharing and capacity building to strengthen burn rehabilitation and support long-term recovery for people affected by burns in Gaza.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important day, and to World Health Organization - occupied Palestinian territory for the collaboration!

11/08/2026

❗️A little update regarding private donations

We’d like to share some important information about changes to private donations.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please feel free to reach out to us here or by email. We’re always happy to help.

You can still donate directly through the link in our bio until and after the 17th. Thank you so much for your support and generosity. ❤️

For the Norwegian version, see the link in the comments.

31/07/2026

As part of a larger effort to strengthen local medical capacity, NORWAC has opened Syria’s first Laparoscopic Surgery Skills Center at Aleppo University Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Alaa Al-Omar shares how the center has helped her expand her knowledge and strengthen her skills in laparoscopic surgery.

The center provides a safe and practical learning environment where healthcare professionals can develop and refine their laparoscopic surgical skills.

In the long term, initiatives like this support a stronger healthcare system by building sustainable local expertise and improving access to quality care for patients for years to come. 🏥👩‍⚕️

🔗Click the link in the comments to learn more about the project!

14/07/2026

Today marks an important milestone for women’s healthcare in Syria.

NORWAC has launched a new initiative to strengthen local medical capacity by training healthcare professionals in advanced gynecological laparoscopic surgery. As part of this effort, the country’s first Laparoscopic Surgery Skills Center has been inaugurated at Aleppo University Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology.

By the end of July, advanced laparoscopic treatment is expected to become available through the public healthcare system, expanding access beyond the private sector and making this life-changing care available to patients across Syria.

The inauguration was attended by the Norwegian Ambassador to Syria, H.E. Hilde Haraldstad; Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abeer Qudsi; Hospital Director, Dr. Ashraf Alabi; alongside representatives from government institutions, the health and academic sectors, and medical professionals.

Together, we are investing in local expertise, strengthening healthcare systems, and improving access to quality care.

29/05/2026

Working towards stronger gender protection awareness in Syria 🇸🇾

Earlier this year, NORWAC hosted a workshop for 20 nurses and midwives from the Syrian Ministry of Health, focused on strengthening knowledge and skills in gender protection, safeguarding, and inclusive healthcare services.

Through open discussions, shared experiences, and interactive activities, participants explored practical strategies to improve protection-sensitive healthcare delivery within their communities.

This workshop reflects NORWAC’s continued commitment to empowering healthcare workers and advancing gender-sensitive, rights-based approaches in healthcare.

17/05/2026

Gratulerer med dagen! 🇳🇴🥳

Happy Norwegian Constitution Day from Gaza.

Intensive care nurse Anita working with NORWAC’s Emergency Medical Team received a warm surprise from the staff at Al-Shifa Hospital today, a touching reminder of solidarity and gratitude❤️

12/05/2026

NORWAC wishes everyone a Happy International Nurses Day and would like to share a special message from Anita at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza👩‍⚕️
Below is her full message in English:

Hello, my name is Anita. I am an intensive care nurse, and I have entered Gaza through NORWAC. In Gaza, my competence as an intensive care nurse and my presence as a NORWAC representative mean a lot to our Palestinian colleagues.

I am standing in front of a totally demolished building belonging to Al-Shifa Hospital, but other parts of the hospital are still operational. I work in the intensive care unit, where we receive children and adults with medical and surgical needs.

Since the start of the war, most beds have been occupied by trauma patients. We are seeing an increase in patients with infections and complications from chronic illnesses, in addition to trauma patients who have been injured by rockets and bullets.

My colleagues are working in a high-pressure environment, with a scarcity of equipment and medicine and a fragile security situation. Despite this, I see enormous generosity among them and towards me. They have a strong desire to help their fellow citizens and a drive to develop nursing.

My mission is to share my knowledge to increase capacity in the intensive care unit. I work on the floor alongside my colleagues and hold training seminars.

Thank you for your attention to Gaza, and Happy International Nurses Day!

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