Nada’s Story: Surviving Genocide, Stitching a Future

Meet Nada, a young Yezidi woman from Sinjar, who found strength and purpose through the art of knitting after surviving the horrors of the Yezidi Genocide. 

Forced to flee to the mountains with nothing, Nada endured eight days without food or shelter alongside thousands of others. In the safety of Khanke IDP Camp, she rekindled her love for handicrafts and began creating beautifully detailed stuffed animals—jellyfish, turtles, owls, and more. 

Each piece she makes represents resilience, healing, and a path to economic independence. Purchasing one of these handcrafted items directly supports Yezidi women like Nada as they rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. 

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