41-year-old physician based in Verbier, Swiss Alps
Born in Normandy, France to a modest Moroccan family
Third of five siblings
Currently a father of three daughters, his greatest treasure
Humanitarian Doctor & Emergency Specialist
Gaza Children
“I will study medicine. I will become a doctor.”
Maintained the original spark that led him to medicine: service with purpose
Explored humanitarian missions, but was disillusioned by superficial efforts:
“Don’t just give me a fish, teach me how to fish.”
In response to the silent genocide in Gaza, he undertook 3 humanitarian missions: April, July, and December 2024. What I witnessed was beyond humanitarian crisis:
Worked in frontline emergency care, treating:
Acknowledges the extreme contrast between treating skiers in Verbier and war victims in Gaza
Stays true to his values despite the contradiction
“What matters is staying true to your principles.”
Participated in a peaceful march toward Gaza via Egypt
Although blocked by Egyptian authorities, the action was a major success:
Now committed to continuing this fight through the international flotilla coalition
Working with the Global Sumud Flotilla movement
Believes that:
“Doing nothing is not an option.”
“Breaking the blockade is a necessity.”
In 2025, Dr. Hicham founded Waves of Freedom Switzerland —
a civilian-led initiative representing the Swiss delegation,
to actively join and support the Global Sumud Flotilla in its mission for justice and humanitarian action.
