Fatma Megrahi

Mrs. Fatma Megrahi is the International Programs Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe at TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). A compassionate humanitarian of Turkish and Libyan descent, she was born in Istanbul and raised in a diplomatic family. Fatma graduated from the Business Administration University of Tripoli and studied at Hunter College in New York. She is fluent in Arabic, Turkish, and English, with intermediate Italian, and holds a certificate from Harvard Medical School on ‘Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery.’

The impact of the Libyan civil war profoundly influenced her life, leading her to dedicate over a decade to humanitarian work in conflict-affected regions, including war zones in Iraq, Ukraine, Somalia, the Turkish border to Syria, and throughout the Middle East and Africa. Since joining TAPS in 2017, she has taken pride in leading international programs. For her unwavering support of families affected by conflict, Fatma received a National Defense Medal from the Ukrainian government. She continues to advocate for those fighting for their honor, homeland, and well-being.

TAPS provides comfort and care for families of military personnel who have died in service to their country, offering a range of support services, including grief counseling, community resources, and opportunities for connection. TAPS is committed to ensuring that no survivor has to grieve alone.