Report on the Participation of the Reconstruction Channels Initiative Team in the German-Syrian Hospital Partnerships Meeting

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, our medical and administrative team participated in the meeting that brought together more than 300 doctors from Germany and Syria, along with representatives of hospitals and relief organizations in Berlin. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to support the collapsed Syrian healthcare system and to establish more than 20 German-Syrian hospital partnerships in the coming months.

Our Team’s Proposals:

During the meeting, our team presented proposals for emergency projects, including:

1. Support for former detainees: Developing medical and psychological programs for the rehabilitation of former detainees.
2. Addiction treatment: Establishing awareness and treatment programs in collaboration with medical professionals in Germany and Syria.
3. Scientific training: Supporting medical education and training for healthcare professionals.

Summary of Comments from the Organizers:

1. Comprehensive Medical Support:
• Support is available for all Syrian regions and includes training, rehabilitation, and the provision of medical supplies.
2. Application Process:
• Applications are open to hospitals and medical organizations operating in Germany, enabling the establishment of partnerships or "twinning" with Syrian medical institutions.
3. Acceptance Criteria:
• Proposed topics must be of critical importance, with well-defined objectives and costs.
• Collaboration between German organizations to submit unified projects is preferred.
4. Project Funding:
• Total budget: €15 million (first installment).
• Large projects: Up to €250,000.
• Small projects: Up to €125,000.
• Reconstruction projects, including hospital rebuilding, are excluded (these fall under different funding sources).
5. Additional Conditions:
• The applying entity must have at least three employees in Germany.

Conclusion:

It is essential to adhere to all conditions and strengthen cooperation among interested parties to ensure the submission of strong and well-structured projects. (More general details can be found on the application website.)

Next Step (for the Initiative):

We will urgently decide on specific projects that can be prepared and submitted to support the Syrian healthcare sector through the available partnerships.