"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 MoreNadia's Initiative recognizes that rehabilitating local schools is critical to improving children's well-being, health, and productivity, while strengthening social circles among peers. To meet student needs, Nadia's Initiative built new and furnished Kolka Primary School on Sinjar Mountain.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative is deeply committed to building, furnishing, and stocking libraries all over Sinjar; with the Al Taamim High School library becoming the fourth of its kind in the region. The construction and furnishing of this new school library will benefit 875 students.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative is planting 2,800 olive trees in Bashiqa and Bahzani in the Al Hamdaniya district of Ninewa. The project will directly benefit over 4,000 residents of Bashiqa and Bahzani who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
Read MoreEarly childhood education is not easy to come by in the Sinjar region of Iraq or in the IDP camps in the Kurdistan region. Years of exposure to violence and conflict have had an adverse impact on Yazidi children's ability to nurture resiliency, develop social skills, and heal from trauma.
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 MoreSmall business owners in Sinjar long for their socio-economic reintegration into the region’s markets, both to revive their businesses and improve their income generation capacity. Nadia's Initiative and USAID are working together to improve residents’ livelihoods and stimulate Sinjar’s economy.
Read MoreWe are jointly committed to ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in conflict, which continues to besiege women, children, and men from every corner of the globe. This grave violation of human rights imprints lasting trauma onto its victims, and not enough is done to prevent it when conflicts spark.
Read MoreFemale survivors of ISIS captivity and sexual violence from the Yazidi and other minority communities suffered great harm under ISIS. To heal, they need reparations and dedicated social welfare services that address the trauma they have experienced.
Read MoreAs part of its community-driven, survivor-centric programming, Nadia’s Initiative’s programs team conducts regular community outreach workshops every month in different areas of Sinjar.
Read MoreNI recently rehabilitated & reopened Alandlos Secondary School for Boys, which is now attended by 420 primary & secondary students. This project is part of our comprehensive WASH project in Sinjar.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative is excited to announce the launch of construction work on the site for our new Sinjar Medical Center. Our flagship healthcare project, the medical center will provide comprehensive medical care for the first time in the Sinjar region’s history.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative is working on rehabilitating Wardiya Mixed Primary School, as part of our WASH project to restore clean water to 23 villages across Sinjar. Once rehabilitated, the school will have fully functional water and sanitation facilities.
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 MoreNadia’s Initiative marks International Women’s Day by issuing a call for concrete support, coupled with actionable goals, that will ensure women worldwide can break the bias and enjoy a truly gender-equal future.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative contributed its expertise on human-centric approaches to development at the 2022 Fragility Forum, underscoring the lessons learned through rebuilding the Yazidi community in Iraq.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative recognizes that providing Yazidi returnees with access to clean drinking water requires comprehensive, long-term solutions. That is why we are rehabilitating the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in 22 villages/complexes across Sinjar.
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 MoreAn exhumation ceremony supported by Nadia’s Initiative took place in Hardan village in Sinjar, Iraq on February 22nd, 2022. Exhumation ceremonies such as this one are important for communal healing. They allow communities to honor the lives of members who were killed and mourn their loved ones.
Read MoreA lack of government support has prevented many Yazidis from returning home. Hundreds of thousands of Yazidis still live in IDP camps just hours away from Sinjar, where they face increased violence, declining mental health, and few adequate public services.
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