Introduction:To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Better World Organization, in collaboration with partners such as Coardiad, the Women High Consul in Erbil, SoS Kinderdorf Organization, and UNFPA Iraq, orchestrated a gathering. The primary aim was to empower women, encourage community involvement, and recognize women’s invaluable contributions to society. The event comprised a…
Meet Miss Walaa Musheer, our dedicated Director, whose journey exemplifies the transformative impact of determination and passion. Throughout her college years, Miss Walaa acquired essential skills such as assertiveness and effective communication. Graduating from the English Department not only facilitated her fluency in the language but also equipped her with the ability to engage with…
On March 5th, the Better World Organization, together with a group of NGOs located in Duhok, participated in an event arranged by @germanyinkri, @kurdistanin_en, and the Netherlands Consulate-General in Erbil to honor International Women’s Day. During this event, we had the opportunity to showcase the talents of girls from various backgrounds, including those from internally…
We are thrilled to share the incredible journey we’ve undertaken over the past three months, supported wholeheartedly by the German Consulate. Through our collaborative efforts, we have successfully executed a transformative project that has had a profound impact on a group of young women in Duhok and Kabarto Camp. At the heart of our collaboration…
Art stands as a beacon of profound significance in the realm of promoting mental well-being, particularly among the female demographic, encompassing both women and girls. In our ongoing project, we are incredibly fortunate to receive unwavering support from @medicamondiale, whose partnership at Kabarto Camp amplifies our efforts. Within the serene confines of this collaborative endeavor,…
Better World has been chosen as one of just four organizations in the MENA region to take part in “The Strengthening Operational Capacity of Local and National NGOs for Better Response and Coordination During Humanitarian Crisis” project. This initiative is designed to bolster the efforts aimed at enhancing the capacity of local and national Non-Governmental…
Fighting extremism in Iraq through harnessing the power of kindness By Walaa Musheer Ahmed We invite diverse voices to contribute to our blog. The opinions in this blog reflect the personal views of the author and not One Young World. I remember when ISIS first attacked my people. They fell upon the town of Sanjar,…
Let’s highlight our 2023 year. It was a unique year for Better World Organization because it was time to celebrate our achievements. It was a year where the hard work of the organization was acknowledged at local and global level. We reaped what we sow. Thank you @One Young World for the opportunity and giving…
Ms. Ahmed was selected to present a speech in the peace and reconciliation session, where she shared her story about the initiative she created to support vulnerable communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees. Walaa also discussed the ISIS war in Sinjar and how her hometown of Duhok became a safe home to over a million IDPs.
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