Als Widad gerade einmal 13 Jahre alt war, floh sie mit ihrer Familie unter Beschuss aus ihrer Heimatstadt Sinuni (einem Unterbezirk von Sindschar) und schloss sich Tausenden von Jesidinnen und Jesiden an, die während des Völkermords 2014 aus ihren Häusern vertrieben worden waren. Sie flohen fast ohne Hab und Gut und fanden zunächst Zuflucht im Haus ihres Onkels, wo das wenige Geld, das sie hatten, nach etwa einem Monat aufgebraucht war. Sie erinnert sich, dass sie weggeworfene Kleidung sammelte – alles, was die Nachbarn nicht mehr wollten, sogar Dinge, die weggeworfen worden waren –, nur um über die Runden zu kommen. Schließlich zog die Familie in eine kleine Stadt namens Tigran in Sulaymaniyah, wo sie etwa drei Jahre lang blieb.
WeiterlesenIn Sindschar stehen Mädchen und junge Frauen vor erheblichen Hürden in Bezug auf Führungsrollen, körperliche Betätigung und den Zugang zu sicheren Räumen. Im vergangenen Jahr hat Nadia’s Initiative in Partnerschaft mit Free to Run daran gearbeitet, das zu verändern – und 300 heranwachsende Mädchen und junge Frauen durch Laufen, Führungstraining und Lebenskompetenzen gestärkt.
Das Frauenzentrum von NI diente dabei als zentraler Ort des Programms und bot einen sicheren Raum für Wachstum und Austausch. Die Teilnehmerinnen entwickelten Resilienz, gewannen Selbstvertrauen und gestalteten ihre Zukunft neu.
WeiterlesenAnfang dieses Monats feierte Nadia’s Initiative einen bedeutenden Meilenstein im Frauenzentrum in Sindschar, indem sie eine Abschlussfeier für die erste Klasse von Teilnehmerinnen des Projekts „Stärkung der Rolle der Frau durch Bildung und Berufsausbildung“ veranstaltete. Mehr als 120 Frauen und Mädchen absolvierten erfolgreich verschiedene Kurse in dem Anfang des Jahres eröffneten Zentrum.
WeiterlesenNadia’s Initiative’s recent training program of nearly 500 volunteer teachers in Sinjar, funded by USAID, will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of these teachers and their students.
WeiterlesenIt's been a long road, but we have finally reached the finish line! Basharoz Primary School has undergone a complete transformation, with a new look, new classrooms, and updated facilities. We are confident that our students will have the best possible learning experience in this new environment.
WeiterlesenWe are thrilled to announce that our Volunteer Teachers' Training program funded by USAID has successfully come to a close! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all 500 participants for their dedication and hard work. Your commitment to educating the youth of Sinjar is truly inspiring.
WeiterlesenYazidi youth are the future of Sinjar, committing to rebuilding what ISIS destroyed and laying the foundations for sustainable peace. Eman is a young Yazidi girl who is promising to do exactly that - giving back to Sinjar by studying English and medicine.
WeiterlesenRecently, Nadia’s Initiative distributed electric wheelchairs to disabled Yazidi youth to increase accessibility and improve their independence. The electric wheelchairs will help students navigate school buildings with more ease and without aid from others.
WeiterlesenThe completion of the brand new Mahmoodiya Primary School is a joyous occasion for students and their parents from Qasrki village. More than 200 students will be able to study in their village, and teachers will have access to modern teaching tools to improve student learning.
WeiterlesenWe’re thrilled to celebrate all the hard work our kindergarteners have put into learning everything from the alphabet to their 123s! It's been a year full of laughter, fun activities, learning, and new friendships.
WeiterlesenMalika is headed back to school! But this time, things are a bit different. She no longer has to wake up early to undertake the long distance journey to school, now that a new school has opened right in her neighborhood.
WeiterlesenDilveen is a young Yazidi who fled Sinjar during ISIS’ invasion in 2014 after witnessing the destruction of her homeland. Enrolling in JWL’s Peace Leader course allowed Dilveen to develop problem solving skills, as well as understand how the issues facing Sinjar can be tackled through community-driven work and long-term redevelopment.
WeiterlesenDasen Primary School is officially open to students, with updated facilities and new classrooms. We are thrilled that students can now study in a safe and comfortable learning environment.
WeiterlesenCongratulations to all Sinjar students who aced their exams, received excellent scores, and achieved exceptional outcomes. Our best wishes are with you as the new school year begins. We hope you continue to succeed in all of your endeavors!
WeiterlesenNadia’s Initiative’s construction of the brand new Mahmoodiya Primary School is nearly complete. Construction crews have begun putting up drywall, laying tiles, concreting outdoor areas, installing electrical networks, and painting the school.
WeiterlesenAccess to education in South Sinjar is particularly critical, given the extent of destruction in the South versus the North and the lack of investment in rehabilitating, staffing, and reopening schools in South Sinjar. Nadia’s Initiative recently completed the rehabilitation and furnishing of Rezan Primary School in Raska village.
WeiterlesenJaid hopes to be a professional English teacher in order to serve his community and support the education sector in Sinjar. Education is a critical tool for young Yazidi students seeking to discover their passions, and Jaid’s opportunity to enroll inJWL’s programs has helped him pursue his.
WeiterlesenChildren have a right to quality education and that right is even more critical for those who have endured conflict and war. Nadia’s Initiative and USAID are rehabilitating and furnishing Basharoz Primary School in Hardan complex, North Sinjar.
WeiterlesenAfter 6 months of construction, furnishing, and procuring over a thousand books, Al Walid High School library is now accessible to the public. The library was designed to provide both students and community members with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and rediscover their love of learning.
WeiterlesenOur beautiful new library in Khanasor contains over 1,000 books, which are now utilized by Al Taamim High School students. Constructing and opening libraries empowers children by providing them with the option to explore learning outside of school curricula, nurturing their interests and passions.
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