Agricultural production is crucial to the Sinjar region's economy, and Yazidi women are an integral part of that output. Through our team's expert supervision, we have supported 35 female farmers and their families with essential training, tools, equipment, livestock, and supplies they need to develop sustainable farms and thrive.
Read MoreAfter ISIS’ destruction of the region in 2014, many full-time teachers moved out of Sinjar, which left a big gap in the education sector. Nadia’s Initiative is improving volunteer lecturers’ ability to effectively support students in Sinjar by facilitating comprehensive trainings in student-centric teaching methods and child protection for 600 teachers.
Read MoreEvery year, rising temperatures in Iraq impair students’ learning environments, frequently worsening existing educational inequities for vulnerable Yazidi children. To respond to the extreme heat, Nadia’s Initiative equipped 7 halls in Sinjar City with 30 high-quality air conditioners to keep over 700 students cool during their exam periods.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative has officially opened its 5th school library in Sinjar! Al Walid High School will now provide a comfortable and safe reading space to 345 students.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative’s project to provide 35 female-headed farming households with critical trainings, equipment, and supplies is well underway. Vulnerable women are receiving group theoretical trainings on sustainable farming techniques, as well as tailored practical trainings adapted to their needs and expertise.
Read MoreMahmoodiya Primary School is one step closer to being ready for the new academic year. The brand new school will boast 6 classrooms, WASH infrastructure, green energy inputs, and revitalized outdoor green spaces.
Read MoreSince the passing of the Yazidi Survivors Law in early 2021, Nadia’s Initiative has been working with the General Directorate of Survivors’ Affairs (GDSA) to ensure the expedited and survivor-centered implementation of the law. This past weekend, Nadia’s Initiative supported the official opening of the GDSA’s Sinjar office.
Read MoreEnabling students who have endured genocide and protracted displacement to return to learning in their areas of origin is a vital component of Nadia’s Initiative’s work to restore education in the Sinjar region. By constructing a new library in Al Taamim High School, Nadia's Initiative is ensuring that students have access to quality education and a wealth of knowledge.
Read MoreWelcome to Sinjar Kindergarten - a place where children who have survived conflict are given the space to play, heal, and thrive. Brihat, a star student at Sinjar Kindergarten, shares a typical day with us.
Read MoreWithout a proper school of their own, students in Qasrki village, South Sinjar, have had no choice but to study in a dilapidated building exposed to the elements. Nadia's Initiative is building and furnishing a new Mahmoodiya Primary School to ensure that every student can study in a safe and supportive environment.
Read MoreAs more students in Sinjar are able to resume their education, Nadia's Initiative is increasing its assistance to schools in the region. We recently completed support to 14 schools, providing furniture and supplies to enable 4,140 students to #ReturnToLearning.
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 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 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 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.
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