Our Story
At AMOR, our mission is to improve the health status of the communities we serve. We are a community based non-profit that strives to ensure equity and our vision is Building Healthy Communities Worldwide. Each day, alongside dedicated partner organizations and supporters, we turn that vision into action by expanding access to fundamentals such as healthcare, food, and education to families and children across the globe.
Since opening in 2009, Afshar Hospital in Afghanistan has treated more than 1 million patients, providing care to mothers, infants, and families who might otherwise go without.
Here in the Central Valley, the AMOR Wellness Center marks five years serving farmworking families in rural west Fresno County with access to healthcare, emergency food and diapers, education, and support services.
In Ukraine, the AMOR Ukraine Health Organization (AUHO) delivers critical medical supplies to hospitals and clinics while providing thousands of displaced families and orphaned children with food, clothing, and essential household items despite the ongoing war.
This work moves forward because we stand together, united by the belief that every community deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Why Health?
Healthy Families = Thriving Communities
An investment in quality, affordable healthcare & health education not only enriches individual lives, it creates economic benefits for communities. According to the Prevention Institute, for every dollar spent on wellness & preventative healthcare, we can expect to see a 5-to-1 return on investment within five years.
Our Approach
Sustainable Partnerships
Strong partnerships are vital to effectively serving the communities we work in. When a community benefit organizations, businesses and local governments collaborate communities benefits and prosper. Our blog highlights various collaborative projects with a variety of organizations.
Our Journey
Founded, Fresno California, USA
Alliance for Medical Outreach & Relief (AMOR) was founded in 2008 with a vision to build healthier communities in areas of concentrated poverty. Today AMOR works around the globe in Afghanistan, Mendota CA, and Ukraine.
Kabul, Afghanistan
Our cornerstone project began in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2009. Maternal and child mortality rates in Afghanistan were among the worst in the world. 1 in 7 women were dying from complications related to childbirth and 1 on 5 children were dying from preventable and treatable diseases. AMOR took initiative and opened Afshar Hospital in Kabul in an effort to increase access to quality and affordable health care for all. For more than ten years, AMOR Afghanistan Health Organization (AAHO) has provided maternal and neonatal care, preventative care, health education, and many opportunities to improve the quality of life for families and their communities.
Mendota, California, USA
In 2017 AMOR identified a vital need for resources in our Central Valley backyard of West Fresno County. In 2020 our first domestic project, AMOR Wellness Center opened its doors in Mendota, CA. This project is aimed at increasing access to health care, behavioral health support, education, social support, and other life-enriching services for underserved farm workers and their families who live and work in the San Joaquin Valley—the breadbasket of the world.
Kyiv, Ukraine
In 2022 Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. AMOR stayed true to its mission and established its second global project, AMOR Ukraine Health Organization (AUHO). This project is designed to serve as a pipeline for essential resources such as medication, medical equipment, and humanitarian relief to support Ukraine’s healthcare system and improve the lives of those who are being affected by the war.
Our Mission
To improve the health status of the communities we serve through access to healthcare, mental health services, social services, and education.
Our Vision
Building healthy communities worldwide.
Our Goal
To provide low-resource communities with access to lifesaving and life-enriching opportunities through experiences that encourage them to thrive.
Our Partners
AMOR Core Values.
We believe that everyone deserves access to healthcare, health education, and wraparound support services regardless of their ability to pay. We are committed to responding to the needs of our community by providing services that ensure equity.
We value respect, compassion, and honesty in all interactions and activities.
We value cultivating empathy by actively listening and learning; appreciating the worth and diversity of each person.
