"Our living situation has improved greatly since receiving the interim reparations, as has my psychological state. I am now managing my business, and I feel happy when I realize that I can support my family and community through my business," Safia said.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative, in partnership with USAID, is re-establishing Sinjar's Old Market to boost local commerce and provide 60 vendors with a clean, well-maintained space to sell their goods. This initiative will also benefit over 12,000 residents who will have improved access to local products.
Read MoreNadia'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.
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 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 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 More"My advice to all women is to rely on yourselves and work. We, too, can contribute to our community and provide for our families." Learn more about Suzan, a mother of two, who believes that passion and planning are the keys to success in any business, regardless of gender.
Read More“We lost all we had, whether property or money. We even lost our people after the genocide,” says Shamy Hassan Fares. Watch the video to learn more about Shamy and Nadia's Initiative's work to empower women in Sinjar.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative is building an integrated framework for women's economic empowerment based on their experiences, skills, and capacities. This empowerment program has directly helped 50 women rebuild their lives, reduce their economic marginalization, and reclaim their agency.
Read More“Nothing is harder than seeing my children in need of support and seeing myself unable to do anything. The fire in the oven does not affect me. But warms up my heart.” Learn more about Rakan’s journey to becoming a small business owner in Bashiqa with NI’s support.
Read More“I am happy that I have my own business and my financial situation has improved. I am now able to provide a better future for my children.” Learn more about Khalida and Nadia’s Initiative’s second women's business incubator in Sinjar.
Read More“Thanks to Nadia’s Initiative, I can now depend on myself. The thread in the needle not only sews clothes, but also fixes the needs for my poor aunt, who is running out of the medication.” Learn more about Eitimad and Nadia’s Initiative’s livelihoods support project in Bashiqa.
Read MoreEmpowering local entrepreneurs to revive their businesses will help restore the economic stability and wellbeing of the Yazidi community. NI is now providing essential equipment and resources to 10 business owners in Bashiqa, benefiting 33 employees and over 34,000 residents.
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreZina is one of dozens of beneficiaries of NI’s livelihood program for women, which empowers women to established their own businesses in Sinjar to independently support themselves and their families.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative is working to empower women like Barfi by providing them with the training and resources to build independent small businesses. As part of NI’s ongoing small business project, Barfi established a shop selling cellphones and accessories.
Read MoreWith support from the Government of Japan, Nadia’s Initiative, IOM Iraq, and Mission East have created a small business incubator to empower 57 women to start and maintain their own businesses, thus bolstering the redevelopment of Sinjar.
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