Yazidi 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.
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.
WeiterlesenShakir always dreamed of becoming a translator and travelling the world, so he enrolled in JWL’s Global English Language course to improve his English skills and turn his dreams into a reality. While his main goal was to improve his communications skills, the course has given him much more.
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.
WeiterlesenNadia’s Initiative has officially opened its 5th school library in Sinjar! Al Walid High School will now provide a comfortable and safe reading space to 345 students.
WeiterlesenFor Yazidi youth, access to higher education and English language courses means improved access to future job opportunities and a better life. "This course provided me with a wealth of new tools for being a more effective teacher. “
WeiterlesenWhen it comes to rebuilding the Yazidi community, youth empowerment is a vital component in the process of creating more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable communities. To improve access to higher education for Yazidi youth, Nadia’s Initiative is working with JWL to open and run two additional learning centers in Sinjar and Sinuni.
WeiterlesenGhazwan, like many other young Yazidis in his community, is motivated to improve his skill sets to enhance his job prospects and better support his family. By restoring access to higher education in Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative is providing Yazidi youth with the chance to improve their skills and work toward brighter futures.
WeiterlesenThousands of Yazidis in Sinjar strive for a better socioeconomic future for their homeland, but Saleem has one additional goal in mind: to ensure that the region’s redevelopment is done in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
WeiterlesenEarly childhood education is not easy to come by in the Sinjar region of Iraq or in the IDP camps in the Kurdistan region. Years of exposure to violence and conflict have had an adverse impact on Yazidi children's ability to nurture resiliency, develop social skills, and heal from trauma.
WeiterlesenLearn more about Farhan’s passion for studying the English language and the role Nadia’s Initiative and its partner Jesuit Worldwide Learning are playing in facilitating access to higher education in Sinjar.
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