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

October 26, 2021 CCR-Iraq

How life skills training helped Muhammed get from unemployment back into the workforce

Mr. Muhammed is 45-year-old. Along with his parents and grandparents, he used to work as a shepherd in the Heet countryside in Iraq. But because of the conflict he had to flee his home and went through difficult times when he was kidnapped by ISIS. After returning to Heet, he could not find any source of livelihood to support his family. Now he has a solid employment thanks to his participation in Caritas' Life Skills training.

October 25, 2021 News

One day at Caritas Czech Republic's mission: Come with us to Iraq

Do you want to see how it looks like at Caritas' mission? We have put together a short video series through which our colleagues will show you what their working day looks like. Let's start in Iraq - Shahad Butrus from the local team will take us on a field trip to one of our projects.

October 6, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Salwa's Story: After life skills training, women are now in the workforce

Salwa is 43 year-old, has been a resident of Heet Center for almost two decades. She was born in Fallujah, married in Heet, and has lived there ever since with her family. Her family consists of her husband, son, and two daughters. She spent her entire life as a housewife, primarily in handicrafts.  

September 26, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Matte went back to agriculture again after ISIS destroyed his farm

Caritas Czech Republic is providing immediate and stabilization aid for vulnerable communities in Mosul District, of Ninewa governorate. We support the farmers with trainings and giving them small grants to help them stand on their own two feet again. Matte is one of the farmers in Ninewa that we supported.