Syrian Expatriate Medical Association (SEMA)

SEMA was established in response to the dramatic increase in number of injuries, which portended a dangerous future. Holding to their oath to ease the suffering of the wounded, a group of loyal Syrians including doctors and health professionals along with expatriates in various countries around the world called upon each other and decided to establish this humanitarian relief body (the Syrian Expatriate Medical Association - SEMA). SEMA was launched in mid-2011, and it has obtained its official recognition and registration in many countries of the European Union, such as France, Britain and Italy as well as in Turkey and it is still receiving recognition and accreditation in many other countries of the world.