SAM's vision is to pay attention to, and care for, the less fortunate in African society, just as Jesus showed us. SAM is a foundation built on Christian principles that sees and uses the Bible as a guide in everything it does.
Stichting SAM, Support African Mission, was founded in 2000. Since its founding, SAM has supported medical work in Africa, among other things. It is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works with local organisations and people to provide, support and, where needed, improve medical care in remote areas of Africa. Since 2009 SAM has mainly supported medical projects in Mozambique. SAM also supports other projects in Africa that aim to improve people's living conditions, for example by supporting and offering education and activities for children.
Providing good medical care to people in Africa who, because of where they live, have little or no access to medical care, and supporting the medical care that is already there.
Wherever possible, we make use of the clinics that already exist. Staff in the local clinics are supported and trained, and health education is given to the local population. In addition, in cooperation with Ambassador Aviation, transport is provided for patients who need further treatment in a hospital in the city.
Training works in two ways. Training is offered to volunteers, who then pass on what they have learned in their communities. And health education is given directly in the communities through short plays and instructions for making tippy tap water taps and latrines.
During the MOZMED projects in Moma and Gurúè, we worked with a dedicated group of volunteers who supported the MOZMED team in its work in the various small clinics and communities. A few times a year, training sessions were organised to teach the volunteers about health and hygiene, so they could pass this knowledge on through education in their communities.
Together with the volunteers, the MOZMED team also gave health education during their visits to communities and clinics. Think of oral hygiene (brushing teeth, check-ups), hygiene (for example washing hands), the importance of latrines (toilets) and tippy tap “water points”/taps, and explanations of how to build a good latrine and make a tippy tap. Hygiene kits (soap, a bucket, etc.) were handed out. The same activities are now carried out by the team of Estrela da Manhã.
With your support, SAM is glad to be able to contribute to the training of motivated volunteers and clinic staff.
