As the result of recent war (ISIS) in Iraq and especially in Kurdistan the economic situation of people worsened. According to the governmental statistics the rate of poverty increased from 2014 to 20% comparing to 2012 was 5.8%. Moreover, the huge number of IDPs (Internal displaced persons) and refugees are living in the region requires international support in different ways.
Reintegration of Youth through Life Skills and Peace Education Activities” in Garmawa Camp-Duhok Governorate seek to build the capacity of young people in peace education and provide life skills and psychosocial activities.
Five-day training on Peace and coexistence was conducted by a professional trainer for 20 youth from 3 different religions (Islam, Christianity, and Yazidi). The training started on Tuesday 11th September, 2018. It lasted for 5 days; ended on Sunday 16th September, 2018. The participants were awarded with Certificates at the end of the training. The training was implemented in Student center- University of Duhok. In addition to the 5 day training, two sessions conducted on 24th and 25th September, for the same group of participants. The first session was about UNSCR 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. The second one was about leadership and how young people can play important role in their communities.
Better World organization coordinated with relevant governmental Under the theme of “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” Better World organization for Community Development celebrated WIHW 2019 with different activities.
Better World organization coordinated with relevant governmental institutions representing three main religions (Islam, Christianity and Yazidi) in KRI to be part of the activities implemented during World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW). Moreover, it created an Interfaith Harmony Group of 20 young members from the three religions.
The project was three days training for IDP and host community. 15 Youth females and males from different religions participated in the training. The training conducted in Duhok University in 18-20 November, 2017. The participants divided into 5 groups each group 3 members and they have conducted different peace activities in Duhok governorate. Small groups will be created to discuss about different issues and best results.
Funded by (UNICEF) in June 2022 in Duhok IDP Camps
Funded by (UNICEF) in December 2022 in Ninewa Governorate / Shingal District
Better World Organization in Kapartu 1 camp celebrated the International Day of People with special needs , The celebration included a number of intertainment activities, some motivational speeches and showing skills of some participants with special needs in addition to distributing simple gifts on them.
Better World celebrated International Children’s Day in Kabartu 1 and Garmawa camps by conducting different activities to make these beautiful children happy.