Reem Abu Shomar

Community Fellow, Global Health and Humanitarianism

Community Scholar

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Reem Abu Shomar is a global health researcher and innovator specializing in the intersection of water and health in conflict zones. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based solutions to ensure equitable access to safe water and to address the critical role of water systems in shaping health outcomes. With a background that bridges research, practice, and innovation, she brings a transdisciplinary perspective to understanding the complex challenges at the nexus of water and community well-being, while mainstreaming gender and equity perspectives throughout her work.

Reem's professional experience includes designing and implementing innovative approaches to water and health challenges, working closely with communities, and translating knowledge into practical interventions. She is deeply committed to advancing global health equity by addressing the structural and environmental and social determinants of health, particularly in underserved and vulnerable populations, including those affected by conflict and displacement.

As both an intellectual and a practitioner, she combines critical problem-solving with collaboration across disciplines to produce meaningful and impactful outcomes. Her approach is rooted in reliability, evidence, and innovation, ensuring that the projects she undertakes are both academically rigorous and responsive to real-world needs.

Through her affiliation with the Dahdaleh Institute, Reem hopes to strengthen partnerships between research and practice, contribute to the vibrant scholarly community, and support collaborative initiatives that advance planetary health and global health equity. Her long-term aim is to further develop her research profile, publish collaboratively, and contribute to transformative global health scholarship that informs both policy and practice.

Research Keywords

Global Health, Water, Humanitarian response

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