Iraq is still suffering the consequences of years of armed conflict. The country was hit hardest by the recent invasion of the self-proclaimed Islamic State, which forced millions of Iraqis to flee their homes. To this day, many people still do not have adequate shelter, access to essential services or a good source of income. We have been working in Iraq since 2015 and have gradually moved from providing immediate humanitarian assistance to more sustainable aid. We help people rebuild their livelihoods and create new jobs. We help people who have lost their homes to secure permanent shelter.

Restoring livelihoods

For most Iraqis who had to leave their homes, the return is very complicated because they lost their source of livelihood and often a roof over their heads during the conflict. We, therefore, support them in rebuilding their original businesses or starting new ones. We help farmers to rebuild their fields and farms and provide them with seeds, equipment and the necessary training. We also empower women to integrate into the economy.

MORE ABOUT OUR WORK IN IRAQ

December 13, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Azad and his siblings are now diligently working in their greenhouse

Azad Kreik was born in Bashiqa and resides in a house with his wife, children, brothers, and mother with his family of roughly 17 people. They reside in an orchard they created after their property was burned down by ISIS. They cultivate olive trees in the orchard, and Bashiqa is known for its olive groves and pickles production.  In the open space between the trees, they also grow many veggies. His brother Ziyad, his children, and a few friends assist him in his farming endeavors. As a result, they also share their agricultural and crop-harvesting experiences.

December 12, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Juwan wants to help her husband and provide a decent life for her children

Juwan, a 32-year-old woman from Anbar Governorate's Heet District, lives with her husband, son, and daughter. She is a stay-at-home mother who occasionally produces handicrafts to assist her husband. Juwan learned about the Anbar Cash for Work project from her relatives. She decided to apply for this initiative as she needed money to support her family.

December 7, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Qutada’s life has changed dramatically after he participated in the life skills training

Qutada Halim Mutashar is a young man who lives in the Al-Furat, Heet District in the Iraqi governorate of Anbar. His life has not been easy, during the war his family was displaced and Qutada was facing psychological issues after returning to their home region. For a long time, he could not find job which got worse after he was infected with the Covid-19. Thanks to our Life skills training, Qutada got his life back on track.

November 28, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Ameel learned how to earn income thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Ameel Ghanim is a 21-year-old man who lives in a small house in Bashiqa District, Ninewa Governorate in Iraq. In the three years that ISIS-occupied this area Ameel and his family relocated to Sarsink Subdistrict in the Duhok Governorate. There were no employment opportunities in Sarsink, and Ameel could not find a job even after returning to Bashiqa. Now, he has hope, thanks to the training from the Caritas Czech Republic, Ameel Learned digital marketing skills.