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Rita in her store by her handmade accessories

Every one of us is a sun

Rita is a 30-year-old girl from a Christian minority of Kirkuk. She is the eldest of her two other siblings. Her father, who she considers as her...

Ayham, as a refugee in Akre, Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Defying circumstances and overcoming challenges

He reminisced on the first moment he stepped into Iraq. He thought to himself, “This is it! I am far away from my parents and they shouldn’t feel worried...

Adil (in the brown jacket to the left of facilitator Muath) participating in group activities in the Child Friendly Space

Breaking Out of Isolation

As COVID-19 has brought on a time of isolation for children across the world, we take a look back at World Vision’s work in supporting children in Iraq...

Dakheel and his family in their tent at Bardarash Camp

My dream is to have a house and see my children go to school

Sitting in a tent, far from what he calls home, Dakheel stares down at the floor. He is lost in thought, thinking of his children, thinking of his mother...

Zahraa during the WASH Up! programme in Iraq

Raya and Elmo helped Zahraa to be more prepared for COVID-19

Raya and Elmo are the champions of learning how to protect ourselves from COVID-19 Ali Hussein Qader Zahraa is a 10 year old girl from Zummar sub district...

Determined Ahmed in one of the oldest schools in Mosul that was built in 1848 where catch up classes took place in the summer.: Shayan Nuradeen, © World Vision 2020.

Determination of a young boy

A young, green eyed boy of 14, Ahmed* is dressed in his formal dark blue suit today. He is not dressed up to be interviewed, today is a special day for him...

WV Iraq MADAD Youth RESOLVE skye clubs for youth

EU-funded Youth RESOLVE project celebrates providing hundreds of youths with employment skills and placements

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 10th December 2019 EU-funded Youth RESOLVE project celebrates providing hundreds of youths with employment skills and...

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The Less Seen Need in Recovery

The Less Seen Need in Recovery: Rebuilding minds not just buildings Rebekah Price In many countries around the world it is Christmas season now, and with...

Zyada and her daughter Duaa while starting their day

A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Change

Women are a unique, strong, wonderful group at the heart of any community. They are like flowering trees, enhancing everything around them as they provide...

Haiv at the Hair Salon

A Restored Future After Conflict: Haiv’s story of surviving conflict and struggling for a new life

It was August 3, 2014, when ISIS attacked the town of Singal, home to many Yazidis. Haiv (now 25) recalls, “It was around 5:00 pm when we started hearing...

Reema at Sewan Private Center, a women’s beauty and fitness center.

I feel happiness as I know I have a goal in life

Reema* is a 23-year-old girl from Duhok, Iraq. She is in the twelfth grade in high school. She lives with her parents and two brothers in a small rented...

Sama

Between Darkness and Light

“We used to play together on a daily basis. I used to knock on their door and she would come out and we would play. We played jump ropes, beads and other...

azzam

A space for everyone

Two young brothers, Youssuf* and Abed*, 11 and 9 years of age, are from a low income family in Mosul, Iraq. Both have impaired hearing and speaking. Their...

Children of grade one drawing their negative emotions during the Mandala psychosocial support session in Iraq

He flew his paper plane and smiled

In his first-grade classroom, a boy sends a paper plane flying. What may seem like a simple act, it actually carries a deeper meaning. After the conflict...

Seeing the world differently

New Opportunities for Yara

Yara, a 19-year-old Syrian refugee lives with her family of 7 in Domiz Town, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). In June of last year, her family had to...

Tabarak

Empowering Kazeen to Support Her Family

At 24 years old, Kazeen has many ambitious dreams for her life. “I always dreamed of securing a job to live as an independent woman and to break the social...

Iraq - WASH in Telafar - Abu Mariya 1

Water Is Life

Ahmer bent down to give tea to each person sitting in his home. Serving tea to your guests is common courtesy in this region, but this act was far from...

Youngest Community Leader in Hygiene Promotion

Written by: Rawaz Rostam This is a story of a little girl with a great power - a power of change. It is a power which made a positive difference in her...

Elmo is bringing students and teachers together in Iraq

Hands shot up across Dunia’s third-grade classroom as she asked questions about clean water, handwashing, and hygiene. This was not her average math...

Orphans and separated children in Iraq face uncertain future

Story and photos by Sacha Myers, Communication Specialist, World Vision in Iraq. A large group of children clamber over each other, vying for space on the...

Mosul’s injured children: “I hope to have a leg in the future”

Story and photos by Sacha Myers, Communications Specialist, World Vision in Iraq On the surface, life is returning to eastern Mosul. Market stalls are...

Catch-up classes give Mosul’s children new hope

Story and photos by Sacha Myers, Communications Specialist, World Vision in Iraq Abdulrahman sits at the back of the class. His back is straight and his...

“We taught our children how to survive”

Story and photos by Sacha Myers, Communications Specialist, World Vision Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Suwadi taught his four daughters how to escape. How to...

Giving young Syrians the chance to grow their skills

Story and photos by Sacha Myers, Communications Specialist, World Vision Kurdistan Region of Iraq Saihan is on the cusp of adulthood. At 17, she should be...