Upon her return to Zorava complex, Sevi, like many other returnees, was faced with a shortage of clean water. "By restoring the destroyed water infrastructure, Nadia's Initiative provided us with renewed hope. We were grateful for the Initiative's swift response to our needs, which allowed us to resume our daily lives."
Read MoreAccess to quality education allows displaced youth to acquire new skills to improve their lives. We believe that youth empowerment through quality education has a positive influence on the region's local labor market and beyond.
Read MoreAfter years of conflict, poor road conditions became a serious impediment to the success of local businesses in Sinjar. The economic repercussions of genocide created a devastating situation for returnees to Sinjar. By rehabilitating Sinuni Main Road in North Sinjar, Nadia's Initiative and USAID supported the mobility and economic development of many returnees.
Read More“My children are now able to continue their education thanks to this small business. I can now support them and provide them with a better future.” Nadia's Initiative and implementing partner Mission East contacted Qaison to include her in their second women’s small business incubator and reestablish her livelihoods.
Read MoreThousands of Yazidis in Sinjar strive for a better socioeconomic future for their homeland, but Saleem has one additional goal in mind: to ensure that the region’s redevelopment is done in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Read MoreCreating an inclusive learning environment is the first step toward fostering a sense of respect and belonging among children with disabilities. Jenar Haji, an eight-year-old special-needs student, details the impact of Nadia’s Initiative hygiene promotion awareness sessions in schools.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative aims to empower women in Sinjar by addressing their exclusion from economic processes and equipping them with much needed skills, training, and resources.
Read MoreRajha chose to return to Sinjar, only to be faced with a destroyed home and no financial opportunities to support her children. That’s when Rajha learned about Nadia’s Initiative’s women’s small business incubator.
Read More"This program has brought significant changes to my life. It has changed my view of the community and the issues that must be addressed. It has broadened my perspective on diversity and differences, and also helped me become a logical thinker when it comes to problem solving."
Read MorePakiza, a mother of six from Borek village, is a strong example of how women's empowerment can improve the lives of women and their families in post-conflict settings.
Read More“I feel empowered and happy now that I can support my children and give them a better livelihood.” Learn more about Salwa, a mother of 4, who now feels secure about her children's future after reclaiming financial independence.
Read MoreWomen in Sinjar are significantly underrepresented in the region's agriculture and livestock sectors. Watch the video below to learn about Laila's journey to establish an agricultural business and our commitment to providing income-generating opportunities for women in Sinjar.
Read More"My advice to all women is to rely on yourselves and work. We, too, can contribute to our community and provide for our families." Learn more about Suzan, a mother of two, who believes that passion and planning are the keys to success in any business, regardless of gender.
Read More“We lost all we had, whether property or money. We even lost our people after the genocide,” says Shamy Hassan Fares. Watch the video to learn more about Shamy and Nadia's Initiative's work to empower women in Sinjar.
Read MoreLearn more about Farhan’s passion for studying the English language and the role Nadia’s Initiative and its partner Jesuit Worldwide Learning are playing in facilitating access to higher education in Sinjar.
Read MoreThousands of Yazidi returnees are struggling to sustainably rebuild their lives without extensive socioeconomic reintegration and economic opportunities in Sinjar. Watch the video to learn more about Yazidi returnees' years-long struggle to recover from ISIS’ destruction.
Read MoreFor Rewayd, having a school in the neighborhood means a chance to study with friends, transform his dreams into reality, and, most importantly, contribute to the future of his Yazidi community. Click to learn more about Rewayd's journey back to school in Bahrava village.
Read More“My life has changed significantly since the business was established. This small business has given us some peace of mind to keep going with our lives." Read more to learn about Fani, a small business owner, and Nadia’s Initiative’s commitment to women's empowerment.
Read MoreWomen's economic empowerment is critical to the sustainable redevelopment of Sinjar. Nadia’s Initiative is strategically supporting women in Sinjar to restore their agency by providing a wide range of business trainings, financial grants, and guidance to establish their own small businesses.
Read More“Now, water is available in the area. People can get water easily and we have a healthy, safe, and clean environment,” says a resident of Zorava village where Nadia's Initiative fully restored clean water. Read more about the impact of clean water on Shahraban and her family.
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