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About Doctors of Rahman

What makes Doctors of Rahman different

At Doctors of Rahman, our approach is shaped by our deep connections to the communities we serve and our exclusive focus on medical humanitarian work. This unique perspective allows us to deliver aid that is rapid, relevant, and lasting.

Our Mission

At Doctors of Rahman, our mission is rooted in action and solidarity. We bring urgent medical care to people living through war, disaster and poverty, and we stay to help them rebuild. We do not see a crisis as an isolated event. We see it as a turning point, a moment when healthcare, education and dignity can either disappear or be restored. When hospitals fall silent, when medicines run out, when communities are pushed to the edge of survival, our teams step forward. We deliver surgical care to the wounded, essential medicines to the sick and frontline healthcare to those who would otherwise be forgotten. Every intervention is shaped by respect for the people we serve and an understanding of their realities. But our mission does not end with the immediate emergency. Once lives have been saved, we invest in the future. We relocate and support displaced medical and dental students so they can complete their training. We deliver virtual teaching to students trapped in conflict zones. We equip local health workers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for their communities long after we have gone. This is what makes Doctors of Rahman different. We respond quickly to save lives today. We build capacity and resilience so that those same communities can save lives tomorrow.

Our Vision

We imagine a world where no one is left behind in crisis where every person, no matter where they are born, has access to healthcare and the chance to heal with dignity. At Doctors of Rahman, we believe that strong communities begin with care. That is why our vision reaches beyond the operating table or the emergency tent. We envision a future of continuous medical education and resilient frontline care, capable of enduring through crisis and conflict. Where frontline doctors have the tools they need. Where hospitals do not collapse at the first sign of conflict. Where healthcare systems bend, but do not break. What is Doctors of Rahman? We are a medical humanitarian charity driven by one clear idea: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We stand with communities during their hardest moments, and we help them build systems that last, rooted in equity, resilience and local leadership. We are not building temporary solutions. We are building futures.

Work Process

How Doctors of Rahman delivers aid

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Deeply Connected to the Communities We Serve

Our leadership and teams have strong cultural and regional ties to the areas where we work. This insider understanding helps us to: Deliver culturally sensitive medical care. Build trust with local communities. Respond to crises with speed and precision.

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Dual Focus: Crisis Response & Education

We believe saving lives today must be paired with empowering communities for tomorrow. Rapid deployment of emergency medical aid, including frontline doctors, surgical care, and essential medicines. Investing in medical education and local healthcare workforce development to strengthen health systems long-term. These two-pronged approach breaks the cycle of dependency by pairing immediate relief with sustainable solutions.

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Grounded in Partnerships

We don’t work in isolation. By collaborating with local organisations, hospitals, and international partners, we ensure that every action we take is efficient, impactful, and culturally relevant. Our long-standing partnership with MIAT has been instrumental in expanding our reach; allowing us to respond to humanitarian emergencies while also building training programs that equip local healthcare providers with vital skills.

Why It Matters

This combination of local understanding, medical expertise, and collaborative action means that Doctors of Rahman can bring lifesaving care in the moment of crisis, while laying the foundation for stronger, self-sufficient health systems for the future.

Get to know

Our Team

Professor Abdul Rashid Gatrad OBE | Pediatrician, Humanitarian & Environmentalist

In 2014 he was given Freedom of the Borough of Walsall and made Deputy Lieutenant to Her Majesty the Queen, for West Midlands. For his global humanitarian work he has been awarded a Doctor of Science from the University of Wolverhampton

Dr. Ismail Ughratdar | Co-Founder & Chairman

A leading consultant neurosurgeon, Dr. Ughratdar has played a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s vision and strategy. He has personally participated in numerous humanitarian missions, including work in Gaza and Syria, ensuring that Doctors of Rahman remains grounded in frontline realities

Dr. Yousufuddin Shaik | Co-Founder & CEO

With extensive experience in global health and crisis response, Dr. Shaik leads the organisation’s operations and development. He has been on multiple medical relief missions across India, Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Pakistan, providing direct care while also building relationships with local partners to strengthen healthcare delivery

Dr Nadeem Ahmed | Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensive Care medicine

A leading doctor in London who has been on multiple deployments to Gaza offering his specialist skills. He also has been instrumental in the medical student project and has a keen interest in teaching and training
We stand for

Our Values

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Trustworthy

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency, ensuring your gift empowers those struggling to meet basic needs.

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Compassionate

Our work is driven by care and empathy for people suffering in poverty or crisis

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100% donation policy

Every penny you contribute directly supports our beneficiaries and reaches those who need it most.

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Expert-led

Our team of qualified doctors and professionals lead every project to deliver the best possible aid

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3000+

Lives Saved

1000+

Successful Operations

600+

Incredible Volunteers

20+

Teams Deployed

Our Partners

Medical and Dental Student Support (GHOPE Initiative)

Under our Global Health Outreach for Peace and Education (GHOPE) program, we support over 350 displaced medical and dental students affected by war and genocide.
Through scholarships, mentoring, and academic partnerships, Doctors of Rahman and MIAT are enabling these students to complete their education and rebuild the healthcare systems of their nations.
We believe that empowering future doctors is one of the most sustainable ways to heal communities torn by conflict.