Iraq
In 2022, LWF Iraq formed a new partnership with Hariwan Organization, a local NGO, to expand programming into Al-Anbar Governorate. Through this partnership, 91 women accessed SGBV protection services and 28 improved their livelihoods.
LWF Iraq has been responding to the priorities of internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities since the conflict started in 2014. With the active conflict over and IDPs gradually moving back to their areas of origin, LWF Iraq is strengthening holistic programming, integrating a rights-based approach.
The program is expanding its areas of operation, especially in GoI through local partners, in order to support returnees and host communities to rebuild their lives, while continuing to support IDPs in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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"During my participation in PSS individual and group sessions, I realized that I am not alone. There are many other women facing the same mental health challenges. We were able to openly discuss our problems and learn from each other. The sessions helped us overcome problems and stress, and to feel positive and alive again."
Local voices, local actions
In Iraq, LWF World Service joined the PROSPECTS initiative, which brings together the International Labor Organization (ILO), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Children’s Fund (UNICEF), as well as the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. LWF Iraq through trainers certified by ILO provided Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Financial Education (FE) trainings to youth from different community groups in Duhok and Ninewa governorates. The aim of these trainings is to develop the business skills for women and men, and subsequently, promote access to finance to develop their businesses through providing loans.
Photo: LWF/ S. Shafeeq Salih
"Inclusion is important because we need to value everyone as an equal. When people are included, their worth is recognized and respected."
"The training strongly impacted my life, enabling me to adopt modern techniques that improved the quality of my products for (better marketing). This new knowledge and skill set led to financial stability and a greater ability to support my family."
Jobs
LWF World Service is regularly looking for new staff to work in the field. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. Our work is people-centred and community-based.
- ACT Alliance
- Act Church of Sweden
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation
- Iraq Humanitarian Fund
- International Labor Organization
- Kerk in Actie
- The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
- UN Trust Fund/UN Women
- Alind Organization for Youth Democracy
- Ankawa Humanitarian Committee
- Baghdad Women Association
- Christian Aid Program (CAP)
- Dijla Agricultural Association
- Hariwan Organization
- Rwanga Foundation
- Sheyaw Organization
- University of Duhok Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
Contacts
Miina Puntila, Regional Program Coordinator (Geneva)
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Duerst, Country Representative (Duhok, Iraq)
Email: [email protected]
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