FYF proudly marked the closure of the English Access Program in Sheikhan, celebrating the achievements of 122 young students who completed an intensive journey of learning, growth, and community engagement. Implemented with the generous support of the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil, the program aimed to equip youth aged 13–16 from vulnerable IDP and host communities with the skills they need to shape brighter futures.

FYF and Baghdad Women Association jointly facilitated a cohort meeting, bringing together more than 50 Changemakers from minority communities across Sharya, Sheikhan, Khanke, and Qaraqosh to connect, strengthen collaboration, and exchange advocacy strategies and approaches.

Amnesty International Germany released a unique and comprehensive publication documenting the world’s first criminal trial addressing the ISIS genocide against Yezidis. The report marks the third anniversary of the Deutscher Bundestag’s recognition, on 19 January 2023, of ISIS crimes against Yezidis as genocide.

FYF Executive Director Pari Ibrahim participated in two events at the IRF Summit in Washington this year. She was a featured speaker at a side event entitled, “Syria at a Crossroads ..

FYF’s Justice Manager, Waheeda Omer, participated as a panelist in “Survivors’ Dialogue on Truth, Trauma and Trial,” hosted by Legal Action Worldwide at the House of Europe, The Hague ..

Our Chonky Animals sold out on the very first day! We’re still blown away and thankful to everyone who showed up to support the Yezidi women and girls in Iraq who made them ..

We are proud to celebrate the first graduation of our livelihoods and education beneficiaries from the project “Seeds of Strength: Skills, Language & Livelihoods for a Brighter Tomorrow.”..

This week, FYF had the honor of welcoming Mr. Florian Haßler, State Secretary for Political Coordination and Europe in the State