Nadia's Initiative Education Beneficiary Details Impact of English Classes

Zainal and his family managed to make their way to Kurdistan during ISIS’ invasion of Sinjar. “The situation was too difficult, and we starved and became thirsty during our escape,” he remembers.

After the initial journey, Zainal’s situation did not improve: “The life there was difficult because we were about 40 people. There wasn't any place for living and sleeping.” So Zainal’s family decided to return to Sinjar and start a new life.

Zainal is keen to contribute to Sinjar’s revival and also knows that knowledge of English opens doors to global opportunities. That is why he enrolled in Jesuit World Learning’s Global English Language Program that is supported by Nadia’s Initiative. Zainal hopes to work abroad one day and also give back to his community.

“This course will help me in learning this global language, and I will return the favor by teaching and enhancing the English skills of my community. My dream is to become a company administrator in the future, so I can assist individuals in my community to find jobs to support their families.”