Chonky Animals
Traditional carpets and stuffed animals crafted by Yezidi female genocide survivors
Hand knitted stuffed animals crafted by Yezidi female genocide survivors
Since 2014, FYF has been responding to the acute protection needs of Yezidi survivors, IDPs, and marginalized women.
FYF’s Enterprise and Training Center (ETC) in Khanke, Duhok sustainably empowers women to reduce their vulnerabilities through skills training, jobs placement, and income generation activities. At the ETC, female artisans are trained in crafting and marketing one-of-a-kind items, including the Chonky Animals product line of hand knitted stuffed animals and made-to-order traditional carpets.
Catalogue
Each item has a unique code. Please note the code of the item you wish to order in the form below.
Can’t find what you need? We have a specific page for Chonky Animals. You can also Contact us in the form below. We accept requests for custom items.
It's a donation, not a purchase!
100% of the proceeds from your order go to the artisans, supplies, and maintenance of the ETC, which empowers vulnerable women and survivors to heal, recover, and reclaim their agencies.
Size and Price
Each item comes in a different size and price. You can Contact us in the form below to order the size and color you prefer.
I always liked things that are made of wool and yarn, so when my friend informed me of an opportunity to attend artisan trainings, I immediately signed up for them. I now work
as an artisan and make unique crafts.
Zereen
Yezidi artisan at FYF’s ETC
Order Here
You can place your order here and our team will respond to you as soon as possible. Once we have your request, our team will review your order, check the shipment price, and contact you via email with the total price and other important details.
FAQs
We ship from Iraq to the United States and Europe via DHL. The total cost of your order depends on the size and volume of the item you choose. We will send you the complete price via email. Once you have received an email, you may confirm, amend, or cancel your order.
Shipping fees do not include any applicable customs tax. As the person making the donation, it remains your individual responsibility to pay for any customs tax or duties that may apply to the import of your chosen product.
Your transaction is not considered a purchase but a donation that directly supports FYF’s female artisans.
Your payment is a donation – returns and refunds are not applicable. However, if you receive your gift damaged or defective, please contact us for assistance at info@freeyezidi.org or by using the contact form above.
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