Lack clean water and sanitation in schools limits the ability of children - especially girls - to attend school. Nadia's Initiative rehabilitated the entire Kharaniya Primary School, restoring its clean water and sanitation facilities.
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Sanitation is overlooked as an essential factor of quality education. Lack of restrooms and clean water severely impairs learning environments. That’s why NI has installed sanitary facilities in Duhola Secondary, Sinuni Intermediate, and Dasht Mixed schools.
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Seven years after ISIS destroyed Sinjar’s hospitals and health clinics, Yazidis who have returned still face many barriers to accessing quality and affordable healthcare. NI is committed to restoring and expanding healthcare services in Sinjar, so all residents can access the care they need.
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On October 26, 2021, Nadia Murad testified before the US Senate Human Rights Caucus, presided by Senators Chris Coons and Thom Tillis. The event focused on encouraging US policy makers to respond to sexual violence in conflict around the world and create safeguards to prevent the repetition of this atrocity.
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Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2021) - Yesterday, a German court convicted ISIS member Jennifer W. for the enslavement and abuse of a Yazidi woman and her five-year-old daughter that resulted in the young girl’s death. With its fifth conviction of an ISIS member for crimes against humanity committed against Yazidis, Germany strongly demonstrated its commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for the Yazidi Genocide and delivering long-awaited justice for the Yazidi community.
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Nadia’s Initiative is focused on transforming women's ideas into viable businesses, ranging from fabric shops to poultry incubators. Beneficiaries of our Women’s Empowerment program have received financial literacy classes, vocational trainings, and grants to establish small businesses.
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“Our happiness doubled and the joy smiled on our faces when the water was pumped and it reached us.” Learn more about Marwa and Nadia’s Initiative’s water and sanitation projects in Sinjar.
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COVID-19 has demonstrated the toll that health crises take on every aspect of our lives. Nadia’s Initiative rehabilitated Wardiya Primary Health Center to provide healthcare to Sinjar’s residents and safeguard the progress they are making rebuilding their lives.
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Community consultations are a priority for Nadia’s Initiative and IOM Iraq, as they work to build a new village for Yazidis displaced from Kocho. Insight from local families and leaders will shape the design and implementation of New Kocho and inform the memorialization of Old Kocho.
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Empowering 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.
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With the skills learned from an English Language course supported by NI, Zainal pledges, “I will return the favor by teaching and enhancing the English skills of my community.” Learn more about Zainal and NI’s support for higher learning in Sinjar.
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Nadia’s Initiative rebuilt, furnished, and supplied Rambosi Primary Health Center (PHC) from the ground up. According to Rambosi residents, “It will have a positive impact on the area and on the people of the village in particular.”
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Nadia’s Initiative is not only restoring water and sanitation services in homes and villages in Sinjar, we are also ensuring schools have access to WASH facilities, so students can learn in safe and supportive environments. With funding from UAE Aid, NI fully restored Al Taamim 4th Primary School for Girls in Khanasor village.
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Climate change has led to an unprecedented drought in Iraq that is threatening regional food systems. Water and sanitation infrastructure is more important now than ever, which is why Nadia’s Initiative is expanding WASH restoration to Adnaniya, Kondi Azeer, Bobi, and Tel Azeer villages.
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“I decided to open a mini-market and nuts store after conducting market research and developing a business plan. Through this initiative, I will be able to support my children and my community.” Read more about Noura’s journey to becoming a small business owner.
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Nadia’s Initiative paved the road to progress in Sinjar, Iraq by rehabilitating Sinuni Main Road. “Prior to paving the road, I had one or two customers each day. But now, I get 6 to 7 customers a day,” shares Waleed, a local business owner.
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223 students in Sinjar no longer have to choose between clean water and education because Nadia’s Initiative has turned on the tap in Alandlos High School.
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Policymakers, civil society organizations, and activists gathered at a UNGA high-level side event to discuss how to ensure effective implementation of the reparations program for survivors of sexual violence in Iraq that was outlined by the Yazidi Female Survivors Law.
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Demand for public health services is on the rise, so Nadia’s Initiative is expanding our support for Sinjar’s healthcare sector. Nadia’s Initiative and USAID are launching a project to provide 9 Public Health Centers in Sinjar with resources ranging from furniture and gurneys to vaccine storage.
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In a wide-reaching project funded by USAID, Nadia’s Initiative and Youth Bridge Organization rehabilitated a trio of primary schools in South Sinjar, so students can access safe, clean classrooms for the new school year.
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