Iraq

[Iraq] Peace Winds Has Completed Updating the Homes of about 3,900 Syrian Refugee Families

2022.9.26

Iraq

In 2018, Peace Winds began a project to upgrade shelters in four Syrian refugee camps in Erbil Governorate, Iraq with a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). Since 2020, Peace Winds has expanded similar activities with this grant to two Syrian refugee camps in Duhok Governorate. In [...]

[Iraq] Enhancing capacity of a COVID-19 referral hospital for preventing and responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

2022.1.31

Iraq

As the world faces the challenge of preventing the spread of COVID-19 and strengthening its response capacity, the northern part of Iraq, where Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) operates, is also in need of action. In northern Iraq, there is a chronic lack of medical infrastructure due to the effects of prolonged conflict and resulting economic [...]

[Iraq] Peace Winds Has Completed Updating the Homes of 2,900 Syrian Refugee Families and Counting

2021.12.10

Iraq

Beginning in 2018, Peace Winds embarked on a two-year project to upgrade shelters in four refugee camps in Erbil, Iraq. By 2020, we had successfully upgraded the homes of 1,500 Syrian refugee households, providing them more durable futures and increased safety and dignity. Even better news: we didn’t stop there. Last year, Peace [...]

[Iraq] Voices from Participants to PWJ Vocational Training Course (4) ~ “I cannot describe my happiness. I am proud of myself, and my efforts were not vain” ~

2021.10.26

Iraq

“I cannot describe my happiness. I am proud of myself, and my efforts were not vain!” said Ms. J.A.H., an enthusiasm and hardworking participant in smile because she got job offers through participation in this vocational training course. Since September 2020, PWJ has been providing vocational training courses in House Maintenance (electricity and plumbing), [...]

[Iraq]Voices from Participants to PWJ Vocational Training Course (1) ~ “Learning always considers the main factor in improving life conditions.” ~

2021.8.4

Iraq

“Learning always considers the main factor in improving life conditions.” Mr. S.H.K, an enthusiastic participant to Peace Winds Japan (PWJ)’s vocational training course, told a PWJ staff. Since September 2020, PWJ has been providing vocational training courses in House Maintenance (electricity and plumbing), Beauty Salon, and Leadership to internally displaced persons (IDPs), women and youth [...]