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 MoreToday, in the presence of Yazidi community members, clergymen, and community leaders, a ceremony was held to exhume the remains of Yazidi genocide victims from Sinjar found in mass graves in Qani village, Sinjar, Iraq.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative is building a new x-ray facility and laboratory at Sinuni General Hospital, in addition to renovating the drug store and garden area and creating additional shaded outdoor spaces for staff and patients.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative recently launched the rehabilitation and furnishing of Rezan Primary School in Raska village, South Sinjar. Once completed, the new school will enable 86 students from Raska and neighboring areas to access education in a safe environment.
Read MoreRecently, Nadia Murad met with the President of the German Parliament, Ms. Bärbel Bas, in Berlin to urge the parliament to officially recognize the Yazidi Genocide and support efforts to stabilize security and service provision in the Sinjar region.
Read MoreYazidi children have suffered from protracted conflict, captivity, and life in IDP camps. To support their recovery, Nadia’s Initiative and partner Sunrise NGO rehabilitated and reopened Sinjar Kindergarten.
Read MoreAs we commemorate International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Nadia's Initiative is spotlighting the importance of supporting and empowering survivors of CRSV. With our partner, the Global Survivors Fund, we recently launched a comprehensive interim reparations project for Yazidi survivors of ISIS captivity in Sinjar and Duhok.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative is supporting female farmers by launching a project to equip female-headed farming households with sustainable agricultural training and an array of tools, resources, and livestock, including greenhouses, solar panels, and sheep.
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 MoreOn 9 June 2022, European Council President Charles Michel co-hosted the second edition of “Women in Conflicts,” bringing together women leaders and survivors of conflicts. The event, co-hosted with UN Women, Nadia’s Initiative, and the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation, focused on survivors, justice and reparations, and women’s leadership in conflict.
Read MoreWomen in conflict-affected regions are often underrepresented in both the community and the region's economy, which can result in their increased vulnerability and marginalization. As a component of our second women’s small business incubator, Nadia’s Initiative helped beneficiaries establish savings groups as a means of bringing women together to support each other.
Read MoreSchool furniture serves more than one purpose in the classroom. It acts as the fundamental educational facility for a productive learning environment. To lay the foundations for creating the ideal learning environment for returning students, Nadia's Initiative is outfitting 14 schools in Sinjar with brand new classroom furniture and materials.
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 MoreInclusive learning environments help students with disabilities understand their rights, build confidence, and focus on achieving better educational outcomes. Nadia's Initiative is now working to upgrade the WASH facilities at seven schools in Sinjar to make them more accessible to children with disabilities.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative conducts monthly community outreach workshops to offer Sinjar community members a chance to voice their concerns and provide their input on gaps in service provision.
Read MoreDespite having returned to Sinjar years ago, residents of Gedala village still struggled to acquire clean water for their households. With a continued focus on delivering clean water to every community in Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative recently restored the WASH infrastructure in Gedala village.
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 MoreOn 18 May 2022, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the indictment of the French multinational cement company LafargeHolcim SA (‘Lafarge’) for complicity in crimes against humanity committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (‘ISIS’) and other armed groups in Syria.
Read MoreISIS’ destruction of school buildings in Sinjar in 2014 and the slow rebuilding of the region’s infrastructure create delays in providing quality education and inclusive learning environments for Yazidi students. As part of Nadia’s Initiative’s ongoing work to bring quality education to the region, we recently completed rehabilitation of our second primary school in Wardiya village.
Read MoreOn Friday, May 20th, Nadia Murad received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Chapman University in Southern California for her work on behalf of survivors of sexual violence and the Yazidi community.
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