FYF Launches New Comprehensive Livelihoods and Education Project in Khanke
FYF has officially launched its new project, “Empowering Religious and Ethnic Minority (REM) Women in Iraq: Holistic Solutions for Sustainable Income Generation ..
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Empowering Yezidi Women: From Adversity to Opportunity at FYF’s ‘Sugar is Sweet’ Café
Meet Shaima Suliman, a café worker at FYF’s “Sugar is Sweet” bakery and café. Her story reflects the resilience of Yezidi women rebuilding their lives after the 2014 Yezidi Genocide ..
Meet Payman: A Story of Resilience and Hope
Payman, a 22-year-old from Khanke, lives with her family of eight and has always loved staying active and learning new skills. Over the years, she’s taken part in various training programs, from hairstyling to sweet-making ..
Evana’s Journey: A Young Dreamer Empowered by FYF
Meet Evana, a vibrant 14-year-old from Sheikhan, living with her family of 13. She’s a dynamic teenager who loves supporting her mom at home ..
Holistic Healing: FYF’s Comprehensive Protection and Mental Health Services for Atrocity Survivors
The Yezidi community still endures the lasting wounds of the 2014 genocide, with many missing loved ones, unexhumed mass graves, and ongoing poverty and displacement..
FYF Participates in High-Level Washington DC Meetings to Advocate for Yezidi Cause
FYF recently met with the U.S. Department of Defense to discuss the safety and security of the Yezidi community. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel Shapiro emphasized the U.S. government’s commitment to protecting Yezidis.
FYF and Atlantic Council Co-Host High-Level Event: “Yezidi Genocide and The Struggle for Recovery”
On July 29th, FYF and the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative co-hosted a high-level event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Yezidi Genocide. .
FYF’s Country Director Engages with UK Leaders to Commemorate Yezidi Genocide
This week, FYF’s Country Director, Hewan Omer, is in the UK participating in several events to highlight the urgent need for support for the Yezidis, as we approach the 10th commemoration of the Yezidi Genocide ..
FYF Executive Director Meets with U.S. Secretary of State in High-Level Discussion on Yezidi Recovery
Pari Ibrahim, Executive Director of the Free Yezidi Foundation, met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This high-level meeting, held ahead of the 10th commemoration of the Yezidi Genocide ..
FYF, Yazda, And Sinjar Academy Release Joint Report: “Ten Years After Genocide: The Yezidi Struggle to Recover and Overcome”
Ten years ago, the Yezidi community faced unimaginable horrors. The genocide left deep scars, but the Yezidis have shown incredible strength and resilience in their journey to heal and rebuild ..
Restoring Hope: Comprehensive Education for Displaced Women, Children, and Youth
During ISIS’s genocidal campaign in 2014, schools in Sinjar were destroyed and hundreds of thousands of Yezidi children were internally displaced, leaving them without access to adequate ..
Missing Yezidis: The Imperative for a Collective and Coordinated Search and Rescue Mission
In the lead-up to August 3rd, FYF is launching our third report: “Missing Yezidis: The Imperative for a Collective and Coordinated Search and Rescue Mission.”
