Background
FYF is one of the leading Yezidi civil society organizations providing humanitarian and human rights support to Yezidi civilians. The Free Yezidi Foundation is a humanitarian, apolitical, and non-profit organization formally registered in the Netherlands (ANBI), the United States (501c3), and Iraq. It was founded shortly after ISIS / Daesh terrorists attempted to eradicate the Yezidi people in August 2014 in Iraq. FYF’s operational headquarters is in the Duhok province of Iraq.
FYF provides humanitarian services for Yezidi survivors and for Yezidi women and children, with a special focus on trauma recovery and psychological services, economic empowerment, community reintegration, and education. The Free Yezidi Foundation pursues justice and accountability on behalf of Yezidis affected by ISIS crimes. FYF advances international awareness of the plight of the Yezidis and how to ethically address their concerns, playing an important role in promoting better and broader humanitarian and human rights support to Yezidis, including the rights of women and girls within the Yezidi community.
Duhok governorate,
Sheikhan
Duhok governorate,
Sharya
Duhok governorate,
Khanke
We are grateful for all contributions and support for the Free Yezidi Foundation in the United States and the Netherlands. We have received support from various private donors, organizations, and governments.
