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On March 24th, we held a special awareness event where Ernest Farah, the organization’s project manager, delivered an introductory lecture about the organization, its mission, and its societal goals. Members of Mariam Doctors Project, Dr. Alaa Abed and Dr. Shaimaa Hassan, also presented insightful lectures on the dangers of smoking and energy drinks and their […]

As part of Mariam Doctors project, which aims to spread awareness about cancer among the entire Palestinian community, Dr. Waad Saleh, a member of the project, made great efforts to deliver an awareness lecture about breast cancer at Beit Surik Girls School in cooperation with Trust of programs for early childhood, family and community education. […]

From a lecture by the Foundation’s Director, Mr. Mohammed Hamed, about the Maryam Foundation’s journey, “The Story of Life,” held at Birzeit University on February 26. We were delighted to be welcomed by the university and to introduce its diverse community to the Maryam Foundation and its programs that care for and support cancer patients. […]

The Mariam Cancer Foundation extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Jordan Ahli Bank for its generous initiative and support for cancer patients. This generous support and faith reflects its deep commitment to social responsibility. A meeting was held between representatives of the bank, the foundation, and its ambassadors. This marked the beginning of […]

Our child heroes welcomed Ramadan by playing the role of the Musaharati during our Maryam Joy project at the Mariam Foundation for Combating Cancer. Many thanks to the specialists department for their joint cooperation in this distinguished project. To donate to the Mariam Foundation’s campaign to provide medicine for cancer patients in Gaza:

On February 6, 2025, Dr. Malak Kabha, a member of the Mariam Doctors Project, delivered an awareness lecture on cervical cancer to a women’s group at the Mahmoud Darwish Center in Nazareth. The lecture included a number of women who expressed interest in the topic and its importance. To donate to the Mariam Foundation’s campaign […]

The Little Chef, an event that revives the spirit of the little chef in the depths of our heroic children, as part of the Mariam Joy Cancer Project at the Mariam Foundation. To donate to the Mariam Foundation’s campaign to provide medicine for cancer patients in Gaza:

As part of Mariam Doctors project, doctors Nevin Shahook and Janan Irsheid gave an awareness lecture on energy drinks and their negative impact on students of the Baptist School in Nazareth on Feb 4, 2025. When volunteer Roaa Abu Ras interactively shared her experience with the foundation, the students learned about Mariam Joy project, its […]

Ramallah, February 4, 2025 – On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the Mariam Foundation for Cancer Control, in cooperation with Al-Mutala’ Hospital and the Ramallah Municipality, organized a medical day under the slogan “Our Health is Survival and Resilience,” with the aim of raising awareness about cancer and the importance of early detection, especially […]

The Mariam Foundation proudly serves as a partner and member of the Gaza Health Initiative since its inception. Recently, it has established new partnerships with many local and global organizations to integrate its projects and efforts with those organizations working together to rebuild Gaza’s healthcare sector. The Gaza Health Initiative (GHI) is the world’s main […]

The event was attended by prominent figures from the community, including religious leaders, bishops, ambassadors, and consuls representing various countries. The atmosphere was filled with hope and peace, emphasizing the profound humanitarian message carried by the Mariam Foundation. This year’s concert highlighted the struggles of our people in Gaza, particularly cancer patients. During the holiday […]

We work hard to support them health-wise and psychologically, in partnership with official bodies to always provide the best and achieve justice for cancer patients. In a meeting that brought together the management of the Mariam Foundation, its director, Mohammed Hamed, and its ambassadors with the Minister of Health, Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan, in Ramallah, […]

The conference was presented by the media professional Fadi Zaghaireh, and was attended by a large crowd at the Mariam Foundation Center in Nazareth, in the presence of the Foundation’s partners for October this year, the three Nazareth hospitals – the French Hospital, the Holy Family Hospital and the Nazareth Hospital, and the Orthodox Community […]

The Mariam Foundation for Cancer Control announces its success in evacuating a number of cancer patients from the Gaza Strip for treatment at the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan, after months of continuous work and cooperation with various local and international organizations. This step comes as part of the Foundation’s tireless efforts to provide […]

Director of the Mariam Foundation, Mohammed Hamed, met with Her Highness Princess Dina Mired in Jordan to discuss the evacuation of cancer patients from Gaza to Jordan and other topics in the Foundation’s current and future work. Princess Dina is known for her pioneering efforts in the fight against cancer, leading the King Hussein Cancer […]

CEO & Founder of Mariam Foundation announces the approaching completion of “Mariam Home” project renovations, the first home of its kind in Palestine and in the Arab world dedicated for emotional support for cancer patients, providing many services such music therapy, art therapy, social work, sport classes and more. Mariam Home project is considered a […]

During a 3 day convention, Mariam Foundation accepted the ADC’s Distinguished Public Health Service Award honoring its 11 year journey of fighting cancer and supporting Palestinian cancer patients. CEO & Founder Mohamed Hamed accepted the award on behalf of the foundation, who dedicated this award to every Palestinian cancer patient, stating that this is just […]

In a historical visit to our ambassador, US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib at the US Capitol CEO & Founder Mohammad Hamed visited our ambassadors since several years Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, where he updated her on the situation of the Palestinian cancer patients especially in Gaza and West Bank and all the obstacles they face, to be […]

Mariam Foundation continues its conferences and gatherings in the US 2023 Mariam Tour in Atlanta.For the second time, Kiwanis Club hosted CEO and Founder of Mariam Foundation Mohammad Hamed at the Kiwanis club in Atlanta to talk about the Mariam Foundation and its projects in supporting cancer patients in Palestine.We want to thank the Kiwanis […]

Men’s Club of the Presbyterian Trinity Church of Atlanta hosted Mariam Foundation and CEO Mohammad Hamed to speak about Mariam Foundation and shed a light on its work in supporting Palestinian cancer patients as a sign of supporting the foundation and its efforts. CEO and founder Mohammad Hamed thanked the audience and everybody who worked […]

CEO and Founder of Mariam Foundation Mohammad Hamed in a visit to the Palestinian Icon Mariam Said, the wife of the late Palestinian intellectual Edward Said in New York.We are honored to have such a great Palestinian Icon standing by Mariam Foundation, an icon that continues the work of Edward Said who spent his life […]

CEO & Founder of Mariam Foundation Mohammad Hamed participated in the IMEU Gala dinner in New York with a very special and wide attendance of the most important Palestinian and worldwide personalities. The IMEU institute uses its worldwide platforms to shed a light on the Palestinian cause and on the daily struggles of the Palestinian […]

In history’s first: The United Nations acknowledges the Palestinian Nakba in the 75th Nakba commemoration at the UNHQ in New York, inviting Mariam Foundation to be part of this historic moment. Mariam Foundation has attended this ceremony with CEO and Founder Mohammad Hamed, board member of Friends of Mariam in New York the Palestinian singer […]

Ramadan Fun Challenges at Al Najah Hospital in Nablus by our Mariam Joy team. Ramadan Kareem and Happy Easter for all of our heroes in hospitals. Categories: Recent News, Uncategorized

Mariam Joy Volunteers in Al Najah Hospital in Nablus are getting ready for fun Ramadan Activities for the children in the hospital. Watch the preparations video:

Mariam Foundation has held an awareness lectures day in The Baptist School in Nazareth, where members of the Mariam Doctors has presented the students awareness lectures about skin cancer, smoking, energy drinks and more topics related to them and their age. During the break, the students set up kiosks selling food and the revenues were […]

Mariam Foundation has held an awareness lectures day in the Don Bosco School in Nazareth, where members of the Mariam Doctors has presented the students awareness lectures about skin cancer, smoking, energy drinks and more topics related to them and their age. We would like to thank the Mariam Doctors for presenting the lectures, and […]

Mariam Foundation has held an awareness lectures day in the Secondary School of Nazareth, where members of the Mariam Doctors has presented the students awareness lectures about skin cancer, smoking, energy drinks and more topics related to them and their age. We would like to thank the Mariam Doctors for presenting the lectures, and for […]

After years of work and support to Gaza, Mariam Foundation has held a conference in Gaza in partnership with Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza and Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem to set the grounds for a dedicated for fighting cancer in Gaza by Mariam Foundation and Al Ahli Hospital, signaling the start of the physical […]

In the International Women’s Day, Mariam Foundation honors pioneering woman each year in our field and in Mariam Foundation. This year, Mariam Foundation honors Mariam’s ambassador Suhaila Tarazi, head of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Suhaila Tarazi is an icon of the battle against cancer, as she works tirelessly as the head of Al Ahli […]

Rotarys Club of Nazareth Illit charity event for supporting Mariam Foundation’s project Mariam Home healing center for cancer patients. A huge thanks to the Rotary club and its president, our dear friend and brother Assad Tannous for the great initiative and for supporting Mariam Foundation’s message

Friends of Mariam invites you to our annualChristmas Zoom GalaJoin us so we can share with you the amazingwork of Mariam Foundation in supportingPalestinian cacner Patients and learn moreon how you can support this great cause!On December 28th, 2021 at 12PM ET Please RSVP via the attached linkhttps://bit.ly/3DRaE34Please find the attached invitation

Over 1000 people attended the Mariam Angels concert in the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth as Mariam Foundation concludes its Christmas tour for this year, starting from Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Shafaamr and Nazareth. The event was presented by Ruba Warwar, who welcomed the great audience and thanked this great attendance and through the live broadcast. […]

Mariam Foundation has announced its annual Christmas Concert tour “Mariam Angels” with 4 Christmas Concerts in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Shafaamr and ending in the biggest concert in Nazareth at the Basilica of the Annunciation. Join us and feel the spirit of Christmas with Mariam Foundation through the live broadcast of the concerts.

Lately, the Washington Report – Middle East Affairs has published an in depth article about Mariam Foundatoin and its work in Palestine, inteviewing Mohammad Hamed, CEO and founder of Mariam Foundation. The article foucsed on the journey of Mariam Foundation since the death of Mariam, Hamed’s sister, untill this day. Also, it delved deep into […]

Ilan, a 2 year old child facing cancer, is being treated in Ichilov Hospital and is in urgent need for life saving biological treatment The family did not receive a treatment transfer from the Palestinian Authority, and so the family is facing a bill of 98,700$ Ilan deserves to live, help us save the life […]

Like each year, Mariam Foundation opened its Pink October project from Nazareth, in a way that suits the city of annunciation, attended by Nazareth hospitals’ management and healthcare services. Ruba Warar, media personality and Mariam Foundation’s management memeber opened the conference with welcoming words while shocasing this year’s map of cities hosting Pink October. Afterwards, […]

Joined by Friends of Mariam in the Uniteds States and Alif Institue, Mariam Foundation launched a special conference for the wide audience in Atlanta. The foucs of this conference was to educate the public about Mariam Foundation’s work and journey in fighting cancer. We would like to thank NAAMA’s director Dr. Imad CEO and Founder […]

As a part of Mariam Foundation’s tour in the United States, NAAMA Hosted Mariam Foundation and its CEO Mohammad Hamed. CEO and founder Mohammad Hamed showcased Mariam Foundation’s work to a wide audience of medical doctors. Coming to listen to Mariam Foundation’s story and its work in battling cancer, they highly praised Mariam’s work and […]

After many important meetings and lots of preparations, CEO Mohammad Hamed met with the Kiwanis Club in Atlanta Gerogia. Hamed talked about the story of Mariam Foundatoin and his sister Mariam, and how he turned pain into hope and change. Special thanks to Kiwani’s Club president Mr. Wally Yazbak and the all the members participated […]

After months of hard work, numerous followups and checks, we are happy to announce that Friends of Mariam Inc. is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! You can donate to Friends of Mariam and their donations are tax exempt and can be deducted. This is a testament to our hard honest work towards supporting our humane cause, […]

Mohammad Hamed is conducting a special conferences tour in the United States for Mariam Foundation, where he will present the foundation’s work on many medical, cultural and governmental institutions, the foundation that represents Palestinian cancer patients anywhere.Hamed will shed a light on fighting cancer in Palestine while showcasing the hardships cancer patients and their families […]

While many of you have heard of Mariam Foundation in the Holyland, we present you ourselves: Friends of Mariam. We are a non profit that was created for the sole purpose of promoting and supporting Mariam foundation’s work in the Holyland, supporting and helping Palestinian cancer patients cope with cancer and overcome it. We aim […]