Iraq
In 2024, LWF Iraq, through its Women’s Community Centre, organized a recreational activity for a football champion at the Shekhan IDP camp.
LWF Iraq has been responding to the priorities of internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, 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 has been 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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"The communication skills training had high impact especially on practicing teamwork to identify problems and find solutions through community-led initiatives. It boosted my confidence and inspired me to stay involved in solving local issues, helping to strengthen social cohesion and promote peace."
Local voices, local actions
Empowering Youth Through Local Leadership and Climate Action
Through an integrated approach to social cohesion and climate change, LWF Iraq launched a transformative Leadership and Civic Initiative Ideas training for youth in Duhok. This initiative empowered young participants to become active agents of change within their communities by strengthening their leadership skills and civic awareness.
Youth-led climate action in Khanke, Duhok, boosting climate resilience and community spirit through tree planting, sustainable landscaping, and environmental education.
The training equipped youth with the tools to foster inclusive leadership, build effective teams, and promote environmental responsibility through green initiatives. Participants explored pressing local issues such as the challenges of social cohesion and the growing impact of climate change while developing community-led solutions rooted in the realities of Duhok.
Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and group discussions, youth leaders gained practical strategies to lead diverse communities with empathy, resilience, and vision. The program also provided guidance on proposal writing, project planning, and monitoring and evaluation—critical skills for implementing sustainable civic initiatives. At its core, this initiative reflects the belief that sustainable change begins when local voices are heard and empowered to take meaningful local actions.
“We don't work for communities; we work with them. Every project we implement is shaped by the voices, experiences, and priorities of the people we serve. By actively involving community members in the planning, execution, and evaluation of our work, we ensure that our efforts are not only effective but also culturally respectful and sustainable. This approach builds trust, strengthens local ownership, and ultimately leads to long-term impact.”
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
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wurttemberg
- International Labor Organization
- United Church of Christ, USA
- German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation
- Kerk in Actie
- The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
- UN Trust Fund/UN Women
- Alind Organization for Youth Democracy
- Baghdad Women Association - BWA
- Christian Aid Program Northern Iraq - CAPNI
- Dijla Agricultural Association - DAA
- Dunya Group
- Rwanga Foundation
- Sheyaw Organization
- University of Duhok Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution - UoD
Contacts
Emilie Della Corte, Regional Program Coordinator (Geneva)
Email: [email protected]
Collins Onyango, Country Representative (Iraq)
Email: [email protected]
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