Economically Empowering Women in Sinjar: Waheeda's Grocery Store

After her husband's accident, Waheeda became the primary income earner for her family. As both the breadwinner and caretaker of her family, Waheeda struggled to find work.

Nadia's Initiative knows that many women like Waheeda in Sinjar and around the world are forced to balance caretaking duties with income earning responsibilities. That's why we seek to empower women by helping them establish their own small businesses, so they can economically provide for their families, while having the flexibility to decide their own work demands.

When women are given the space and opportunity to flourish, they begin to heal from the trauma of protracted conflict and violence.