Behind every farm is a person with their own hopes, dreams, and challenges. That's why we take the time to listen to farmers, understand their unique needs, and provide customized support tailored to their individual situations.
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Nadia's Initiative is closing the gender gap and reducing the vulnerabilities of female farmers in Sinjar by providing them the resources and skills they need to thrive in the farming industry.
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Through NI’s women’s empowerment project for female farmers in Sinjar, Sevi received theoretical and practical trainings on sustainable farming techniques, as well as tools, equipment, and a greenhouse that will increase the efficiency and productivity of her farm.
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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.
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Nadia’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.
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Women in Sinjar are significantly underrepresented in the region's agriculture and livestock sectors. Watch the video below to learn about Laila's journey to establish an agricultural business and our commitment to providing income-generating opportunities for women in Sinjar.
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Thousands of Yazidi women who lost their husbands became the primary income earners for their families. By providing financial, social, and psychological support to women to establish their businesses, Nadia’s Initiative is leading the promotion of women’s economic empowerment in Sinjar.
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Nadia’s Initiative is empowering Sanaa and hundreds of Sinjar farmers to return to their homeland and improve food security by supplying critical agricultural resources needed to rebuild local farms and livelihoods.
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Nadia’s Initiative rehabilitated 32 farming households throughout the Sinjar region – a project that began in September 2019. Farming has been a main source of income for Yazidis for generations, but when ISIS attacked the region in 2014, they intentionally burned and destroyed farms to ensure Yazidis would never return.
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“ISIS destroyed our farms and stole all our agricultural and household possessions. Despite this, we did not give up and decided to live on our destroyed farms without having any basic necessities.After a period of struggling, we received support from Nadia’s Initiative. The Initiative brought life back to the region.”
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In September 2019, Nadia’s Initiative - with implementing partner Dorcas Aid International - began the official implementation of our Farming and Livelihoods project made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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