Seeds of Strength: Celebrating Our First Graduation Cohort
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.”..
FYF News & Updates
FYF and Yazda publish open letter regarding ISIS prisoners in Syria
We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deep concern regarding the transfer of ISIL detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq at a time of heightened regional instability..
Urgent Need for Protection of Yezidi civilians in Syria
The Yezidi community is concerned by events in Sheikh Maqsoud and Al-Ashrafieh, particularly regarding Syria’s small but highly vulnerable Yezidi community. We have received direct reports from Yezidi sources on the ground in the conflict-affected areas in and ..
Daren’s Story: Growing Stronger Through Education
Daren is a 17-year-old high school student. She grew up in Sinjar, enjoying a happy childhood —living in a small, simple house where her father worked as a farmer. Life back then was peaceful, full of love and warmth..
FYF Welcomes State Secretary and SEZ Delegation to Khanke
This week, FYF had the honor of welcoming Mr. Florian Haßler, State Secretary for Political Coordination and Europe in the State
FYF Launches Iraqi Female Changemakers Project
We are proud to launch a new project empowering women from minority communities across nine locations in Iraq.
Ahlam’s Story: Finding Strength Through Art and Education
Ahlam Ayad is a 17-year-old student from Sinjar who is now living in displacement with her family in Sheikhan. After the genocide, her family lost their home, their safety, and the stability and quality of life they once had.
English Access Program Students Explore Language, Culture, and History
This summer, 130 students from the English Access Program in Sheikhan took part in an intensive learning program filled with discovery, growth, and new experiences ..
Burial Ceremony for 22 Yezidi Genocide Victims
The families of 22 victims of the Yezidi Genocide finally laid their remains to rest.
FYF Executive Director co-authors Atlantic Council opinion piece: An Open Wound; a Fading Light
FYF’s Pari Ibrahim and Sinjar Academy’s Murad Ismail co-authored this article to highlight some of the most important challenges facing the Yezidi community as we mark 11 years since the beginning of the Yezidi Genocide..
FYF Statement to Mark 11 Year Commemoration of the Yezidi Genocide
Yezidis around the world are holding sorrowful 11 year commemorations to remember the genocide perpetrated by ISIS beginning on 3 August 2014…
11 Years On: The Yezidi Genocide and the Road to Recovery
Leading up to the 11th commemoration of the Yezidi Genocide, FYF joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on the long road to justice and recovery..