yazidis — Nadia's Initiative — Nadia's Initiative

Nadia Murad Receives Honorary Degree from Chapman University

On 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.

AdvocacyGuest UserMay 21, 2022advocacy, chapman, chapman university, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, yazidis, Sinjar, Iraq, Ninewa, Nadia’s Initiative

Preserving Yazidi Religion and Culture

Yazidism is an ancient monotheistic religion recognized for its prayer rituals, belief in reincarnation, and the central role of the Peacock Angel, Tawusi Malek, as a messenger to the Yazidi God. On this World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, learn more about the unique culture of Yazidism and its religious practices.

Related NewsGuest UserMay 21, 2022culture, yazidism, yazidis, Sinjar, Ninewa, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, Iraq, Nadia’s Initiative

Women Empowered to Heal and Rebuild: Rajha's Story of Resilience

Rajha chose to return to Sinjar, only to be faced with a destroyed home and no financial opportunities to support her children. That’s when Rajha learned about Nadia’s Initiative’s women’s small business incubator.

Beneficiary TestimonyGuest UserApril 12, 2022women's empowerment, sinjar, ninewa, yazidis, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, Support Small Business, Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Nadia's Initiative Launches 5th School Library in Al Walid High School

Continuing with our work to build school libraries throughout Sinjar, we have launched our fifth library project at Al Walid High School in Tel Banat. The construction and furnishing of this new school library will benefit 345 students.

Project UpdatesGuest UserApril 5, 2022education, sinjar, library, yazidis, Nadia Murad, Ninewa, Nadia's Initiative, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Mine Awareness Day 2022 - De-mining Sinjar

Nadia’s Initiative has been advocating and working with de-mining groups to clear Sinjar of explosives to enable a safe and sustainable return migration and facilitate the long-term rebuilding of the region. On this Mine Awareness Day, we highlight the continued need to de-mine Sinjar.

AdvocacyGuest UserApril 4, 2022Mine Awareness Day, demining, advocacy, sinjar, yazidis, yazidi genocide, ninewa, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Bringing Higher Education Opportunities to Sinjar

"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."

Beneficiary TestimonyGuest UserMarch 31, 2022education, Higher Education, sinjar, ninewa, yazidis, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Improving Student Reading Habits: Building School Libraries Across Sinjar

Nadia’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.

Project UpdatesGuest UserMarch 29, 2022education, sinjar, yazidis, Nadia Murad, Ninewa, Returning to Learning, Nadia's Initiative, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Nadia's Initiative is Rehabilitating Alqahtaniya High School and Building a Library in the School

To help over 160 students pursue their secondary education, NI and Dorcas Aid International are rebuilding Al Qahtaniya High School and installing a brand new library.

Project UpdatesGuest UserJune 3, 2021Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Education, Sinjar, yazidis, Ninewa, Iraq, school, library

Filter articles by category: