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Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates and Reopens Zorava High School

Nadia’s Initiative is removing roadblocks to education for students in Zorava complex! With a newly rehabilitated high school and road, over 350 students in Zorava no longer have to commute long distances to continue their studies.

Project UpdatesGuest UserJuly 1, 2021Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Yazidis, Sinjar, Ninewa, Iraq, school

Halfway Through 2021, Nadia's Initiative Has Already Launched 31 New Projects

Halfway through 2021, Nadia’s Initiative has already launched 31 new projects, including 4 healthcare projects, 3 culture projects, 7 livelihoods projects, 1 women’s empowerment project, and 16 education projects.

Project Updates, Related NewsGuest UserJune 30, 2021Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Sinjar, Yazidis, Ninewa, Iraq

Nadia's Initiative and USAID Beneficiaries of Wardiya Primary School Illustrate Project's Impact

Wardiya students tell Nadia’s Initiative, “We can go to the school in the village in less time and with less costs. We no longer need to travel those distances to reach the school in the city center.”

Nadia's Initiative Brings Clean Water to Rambosi Village

Nadia’s Initiative is thrilled to announce that water has been restored to Rambosi village! We repaired two boreholes, provided new water pumps, borehole rooms, water storage tanks, and internal water networks. 573 people now have access to clean water, including 285 women and girls.

Nadia's Initiative's Community Outreach is Critical to its Community-Informed Programming

Incorporating feedback from local communities is one of the central pillars of NI’s work. That’s why our team facilitates multiple community outreach workshops every month! In June, we are hosting 6 workshops across Sinjar and are looking forward to the community’s insights.

Project Updates, Related NewsGuest UserJune 24, 2021Nadia’s Initiative, Nadia Murad, Yazidis, Sinjar, Ninewa, Iraq, Community

Nadia Murad Addresses Council of Europe on the Importance of the Istanbul Convention

On June 23, Nadia Murad spoke at the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention). Ten years ago, the Council of Europe adopted the Istanbul Convention to promote gender equality, uphold women’s human rights, and end violence against women and girls.

German Court Convicts Third ISIS Member for Crimes Against Yazidis

In Germany’s 3rd conviction of an ISIS member, courts recognized “enslavement and religious and gender-based persecution as crimes against humanity.” Germany has set a precedent for accountability. It’s time for other nations to step up and deliver justice for every Yazidi survivor.

World Refugee Day: Nadia's Initiative Shines Light on Challenges to Return Migration for Displaced Yazidis

When Zahra’s farm was destroyed by ISIS in 2014, she and her family were forced to flee their home in search of safety. “Overnight, we lost everything...all our property was stolen and more than 100 trees were burned down.” Zahra and her family of 7 lived in Kabrto IDP camp for two years before receiving support from Nadia’s Initiative.

Beneficiary TestimonyGuest UserJune 20, 2021Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Yazidis, Sinjar, Ninewa, Iraq, Refugees

Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict - Creating Roads to Recovery

In honor of International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Nadia’s Initiative calls on world leaders and legislators to take meaningful action to invest in survivors and create a world free from sexual violence.

Nadia's Initiative and USAID Restore Electricity in Tel Banat

Electricity is back up and running in Tel Banat! Nadia’s Initiative is proud to be restoring electricity and other services to Yazidi villages and towns, thanks to funding from USAID.

Project UpdatesGuest UserJune 17, 2021USAID, Nadia’s Initiative, Nadia Murad, Electricity, Yazidis, Sinjar, Ninewa, Iraq

Nadia Murad Testifies at Belgium Parliament in Support of Recognition of Yazidi Genocide

On June 16, 2021, Nadia testified at the Belgian Parliament in support of national legislation introduced to recognize the Yazidi Genocide. She urged members of the parliament to pass the resolution and reassure the Yazidi community they have not been forgotten.

Nadia's Initiative Launches Second Round of Small Business Support to Women in Sinjar

A severe shortage of employment opportunities in the Sinjar region, particularly for female survivors, is a critical barrier to the Yazidi community’s recovery from genocide. That’s why Nadia’s Initiative is launching our second Business Incubator!

Nadia's Initiative is Rehabilitating WASH Facilities in Al Yarmook School in Borek

Nadia’s Initiative is excited to announce the rehabilitation of WASH faclities in Al Yarmook School! Funded by UAE Aid, this project includes the building of 5 new latrines, which will benefit over 500 students.

Nadia's Initiative Restores and Reopens Sheikh Hassan Temple in Sinjar

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

Nadia's Initiative is Rehabilitating Al Taamim 4th School for Girls in Khanasor

At Nadia’s Initiative, we believe educating every child matters, which is why we are thrilled to announce that the rehabilitation of Al Taamim 4th School for Girls is underway!

Water to Accelerate Sinjar's Hope: Hygiene Promotion in Schools

Nadia’s Initiative and UAE Aid are proud to support public health education to empower Sinjar’s residents to keep their communities safe and healthy! 35 schools are being supplied with hygiene kits that include masks, hand sanitizers, liquid soap, cleaning supplies, tissue paper, and garbage bins.

Nadia's Initiative Restores Clean Water in Sinuni, North Sinjar

Nadia’s Initiative repaired Sinuni’s internal water networks and electrical systems, and constructed a 1,000 meter water pipeline. Over 24,000 residents will benefit from the provision of safe water!

America, Take a Stand for Yazidis

Nadia Murad’s Newsweek Op-Ed: Earlier this year, at the burial ceremony for more than 100 Yazidi victims of ISIS' massacre in my hometown of Kocho, Sinjar, Iraq, members of my community asked me to deliver a speech.

Nadia's Initiative is Rehabilitating Alqahtaniya High School and Building a Library in the School

To help over 160 students pursue their secondary education, NI and Dorcas Aid International are rebuilding Al Qahtaniya High School and installing a brand new library.

Project UpdatesGuest UserJune 3, 2021Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Education, Sinjar, yazidis, Ninewa, Iraq, school, library

Rebuilding Sinjar's Agricultural Lands: Sanaa's Farm

Nadia’s Initiative is empowering Sanaa and hundreds of Sinjar farmers to return to their homeland and improve food security by supplying critical agricultural resources needed to rebuild local farms and livelihoods.

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