Nadia's Initiative Completes Rehabilitation of Sheikh Obaker Temple

Nadia’s Initiative recognizes that empowering Yazidis to celebrate their heritage and freely practice their religion is critical to countering the process of genocide. The Initiative restores Yazidi temples with input from clergy, activists, and local families charged with guardianship of the shrines.

In Bashiqa, Nadia’s Initiative rehabilitated the WASH facilities, kitchen, and main yard of Sheikh Obaker Temple. Sheikh Obaker is the third Yazidi temple the Initiative has rehabilitated. We hope the restored temples will offer a safe venue for future religious celebrations.

This project was funded by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan).