IT STARTS HERE. WE CONVENE on dec 12-13, 2025.
INTRODUCING THE council of presidents:
The COUnCIL OF PRESIDENTS convenes THE LEADERS OF
the premier HEALTHCARE and MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Fri & Sat, dec 12-13, 2025 ▪ WASHINGTON, DC
Prompted by the catastrophic events in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and other affected areas across the region, the Global Health & Relieve Iniative (GHRI-USA) and the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) will convene for two-days to initiate a forum and coalition to collaborate—and to support institutions and organizations that share a commitment to humanitarian service, education, and rebuilding.
In short the Council of President consists of association leaders and presidents that are eager to collaborate to promote better and improved education, exceptional and accessible healthcare, and durable civic organizations that facilitate well-being and peace.
OUR OBJECTIVES WHEN WE CONVENE IN DECEMBER:
FORMATION OF INITIAL WORKING GROUPS:
Establish a structured mechanism for collaboration and to monitor progress.
Tasks:
Maintain communication and regular updates among participants
Plan follow-up meetings (virtual and in-person)
Develop a 12-month roadmap with measurable milestones
PROPOSED 12-MONTH MILESTONES:
Raise Funds to: (suggestions and examples)
Rebuild 100,000 homes
Reconstruct 3 universities across affected regions
Rebuild or rehabilitate 100 schools
Reconstruct 3 major hospitals or medical centers
Sponsor 20,000 orphans through sustained community support
SPONSORS:
event DETAILS:
EVENT: PRESIDENTS COUNCIL - INAUGURAL MEETING
ORGANIZER: GHRI-USA
DATES: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
VENUES:
DAY ONE:
7pm - 9pm
OTTOMAN TAVERNA
Washington, DC
DAY TWO:
9am - 1pm
ANERA Offices
1101 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
organizing committee:
DR. OMAR LATTOUF
Chair, Global Health & Relief Initiative
Dr. Nidal Moukaddam
Board Officer, Global Health & Relieve Initiative
Bruce Degn
Board Officer, Global Health & Relieve Initiative
DR. RAED AL-NASER
Board Member, Global Health & Relieve Initiative
Dr. Nabil Khoury
Board Officer, Global Health & Relieve Initiative
DR. FAWZI AL HAMMOURI
Executive Chair, Global Health Initiative
President, Jordanian Private Hospitals Association
HRH PRINCESS DINA MIRED
Co-Chair, HopeBridge.ngo
Fmr. President, Union for International Cancer Control
DR. AHMAD SHEHATA
President, Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA)
STEVE SOSEBEE
President, Heal Palestine
MAYA BERRY
Executive Director, Arab American Institute
SEAN CARROLL
President, ANERA
REV. DR. MAE ELISE CANNON
Executive Director, Churches for Middle East Peace
PETER DUFFY
Executive Director, Global Impact Alliance
DR. WA’EL EL ZAYAT
CEO, Emgage
roundtable participants:
THE HONORABLE SAM RASOUL
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
DR. WA’EL EL ZAYAT
President, My Right to Hear Foundation
ARWA DAMON
Founder, International Network for Aid, Relief, and Assistance