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Essam emphasizes that mental health intervention is not just about saving individual minds and souls—it is about shaping a hopeful future. Refugees who receive support are better equipped to rebuild their lives and communities, contributing positively to their homeland’s recovery.
He champions the idea that as human beings, we deserve to see ourselves as valiant heroes of our stories rather than victims. By empowering refugees with this mindset, we foster resilience, dignity, and agency.
Essam firmly believes in the heroism within every refugee and sees this as a shared responsibility. His work embodies the principle that mental health care is essential, transformative, and a moral imperative for global humanitarian efforts.