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Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates and Reopens Al Salam Primary School in Tel Qasab

Nadia’s Initiative is facilitating access to quality education and dignified return migration by rebuilding schools around Sinjar. Learn more about the recently rehabilitated and reopened Al Salam Primary School in our new video!

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 19, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, school

Nadia's Initiative Begins Rehabilitation of Rambosi Primary Health Center

Years of conflict turned Rambosi village’s medical facilities into a pile of cracked concrete and mangled metal. Nadia’s Initiative is transforming the rubble back into a Primary Health Center by rebuilding from the ground up!

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 16, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, primary health center

Nadia's Initiative Congratulates Yazidis on New Year Holiday

Happy Cejna Sarè Salè to all Yazidis on this New Year holiday. Today we remember those who have passed, and we hope for peace and protection for Yazidis, their traditions, and their faith in the coming year.

Related News, AdvocacyGuest UserApril 13, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Yazidi New Year

Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates and Reopens Sheikh Mand Temple

The Sheikh Mand Temple in Gedala village was opened last week just in time for the Yazidi New Year. Yazidi clergy and local community members gathered for an opening ceremony to sanctify the reconstructed temple.

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 13, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Yazidi temples

Nadia's Initiative and USAID are Rehabilitating Tel Banat Primary School

Nadia’s Initiative and USAID are ensuring that local students have safe and dignified places to learn by partnering with Youth Bridge Organization to restore Tel Banat Primary school.

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 12, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, USAID, school

Nadia's Initiative and USAID Are Working to Restore Ninewa Civil Defense Directorate

Nadia's Initiative and USAID are working to prioritize the safety of Sinjar's communities by partnering with the Ninewa Civil Defense Directorate (CCD) to restore and increase the capacity of public services.

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 8, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, USAID

Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates Sheikh Hassan Temple in Sinjar

The fully rebuilt Sheikh Hassan Temple is ready to once again be a cultural and religious center for the community of Gabara village. The temple will be host to weekly gatherings and annual feast celebrations.

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 6, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Yazidi temples

Nadia's Initiative Launches New Healthcare Project in Wardiya Village

Nadia’s Initiative is launching the rehabilitation of a new Public Health Center - this time in Wardiya village! Rehabilitation will be done in collaboration with Hungarian Interchurch Aid and Sunrise NGO, with funding from Hungary Helps.

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 5, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, healthcare

Press Statement: Nadia's Initiative Announces "New Kocho" Project with IOM Iraq and USAID

Nadia’s Initiative releases joint press statement with USAID and IOM Iraq on launch of “New Kocho” project in Sinjar, Iraq.

Advocacy, Project Updates, Related NewsGuest UserMarch 31, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, IOM Iraq, IOM, Kocho

NI Women's Farming Project - Zahra's Greenhouse

What is Zahra growing in her greenhouse? Confidence, independence, and job security. Watch this new video to learn more about Zahra’s story and how this Nadia’s Initiative to support female farmers helped her grow an agricultural business.

Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates Tabba Primary School

A new school in Tabba village is being built from the ground up. Watch our latest video to see NI, implementing partner Dorcas Aid International, and the local community hard at work building the foundations of the school and a brighter future for Sinjar’s children.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 30, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Primary Education, school

Nadia's Initiative Builds First Ever Library in Sinjar

Sinjar’s first ever library has been fully furnished and stocked with books by Nadia’s Initiative and partner Sunrise NGO. The Al Hateen Hostler Library will soon be staffed with a full-time librarian and officially opened so that local students can find #RefugeInReading.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 29, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, library

Nadia Murad's Interview with Vatican News on Pope's Recent Visit to Iraq

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad grants an interview to Vatican Media about Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Journey to Iraq, saying it sent an important message of hope for minorities in the nation, especially for the Yazidis.

Nadia's Op-Ed, AdvocacyGuest UserMarch 23, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Pope Francis

Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates Tel Azeer Primary Health Center

Nadia’s Initiative is working to ensure that quality healthcare for expecting mothers and newborns is within reach. NI rehabilitated the Maternity Ward in Tel Azeer’s Primary Health Center.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 23, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, healthcare

Nadia's Initiative and USAID Begin Rehabilitation of Sinuni Middle School and Creation of Brand New Library

Nadia’s Initiative is working with USAID and Rainbow NGO to rehabilitate and furnish Sinuni Middle School, as well as construct a library in the school’s facilities. The rehabilitated school and brand new library will benefit over 2,250 students.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 17, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, school, library, USAID

Nadia's Initiative and USAID Launch New Electricity Project

Nadia's Initiative and USAID are turning the lights on in Sinjar, Iraq by partnering with the Sinjar Electricity Department to repair and rehabilitate electricity networks with transformers and related equipment in 9 neighborhoods and villages, including Tel Banat and Tel Qasab.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 15, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative

Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates and Reopens Rambosi Primary School

Nadia’s Initiative rehabilitated and furnished Rambosi Primary School in South Sinjar. The school has since opened its doors to the over 170 students in Rambosi village who are finally able to return to learning.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 12, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, school

Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates WASH Infrastructure in Rambosi and Zeravki villages

Nadia’s Initiative has begun comprehensive WASH restoration in the villages of Zeravki and Rambosi. Rehabilitated, boreholes, water tanks, and pipelines will facilitate access to clean water for residents.

NI Celebrates International Women's Day with a Look Back on Advocacy Work for Survivors

Today is a day to celebrate women who advocate for a better, safer, and more just world. Nadia Murad and many Yazidi survivors advocate year-round to make those in position of power address the root causes of injustice in tangible and sustainable ways.

Nadia's Initiative Signs Open Letter to the Holy See on the Visit of Pope Francis to Iraq

On the occasion of Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq, Nadia’s Initiative and 45 NGOs sign joint open letter calling on promotion of peace, tolerance, and social cohesion among ethno-religious minority communities in Iraq.

AdvocacyGuest UserMarch 5, 2021Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Pope Francis

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