Spotlight on Advocacy: FYF Country Director at Villanova University
Last week, FYF’s Country Director delivered two powerful guest lectures to Villanova University students…
FYF News & Updates
FYF in Sweden: Advocating for Yezidi Justice and Recovery
During FYF’s recent visit to Sweden, Executive Director Pari Ibrahim held important meetings with key officials and organizations to support the Yezidi community’s recovery and pursue justice..
FYF Participates in Sweden’s First Yezidi Genocide Trial
This week, FYF marked a significant step toward justice for Yezidis as Executive Director Pari Ibrahim testified in Sweden’s first trial addressing the Yezidi Genocide. The trial centers on L. Ishaq, an ISIS member charged with genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes..
Finding Hope Through Craft: Maysa’s Journey at FYF’s Enterprise and Training Center
Meet Maysa, a Yezidi woman living in Khanke IDP camp, where daily life is filled with challenges and uncertainty. Maysa is a proud beneficiary of FYF’s …
FYF Launches New Iraqi Female Changemakers Project
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of FYF’s new initiative, Iraqi Female Changemakers, a transformative project spanning nine locations across Iraq and implemented with …
Celebrating Community Empowerment Through Sports
As part of our final community initiative in our English Access Microscholarship Program, our amazing students organized a sports day filled with fun activities for children and youth..
Celebrating Empowerment: Graduation of Our First Cohort of Livelihoods Beneficiaries
After 2.5 months of hard work and dedication, 36 incredible women have completed vocational training in baking and crafts-making, along with courses in English language and financial literacy ..
Spreading Joy at Essian IDP Camp
Our talented students from FYF’s English Access Microscholarship Program are making a difference. Recently, they organized a special day full of sports, arts, and fun for the children at Essian IDP camp..
FYF Students Lead Food and Clothing Drive to Support Vulnerable Families
At the Free Yezidi Foundation’s English Access Microscholarship Program, our students are not just learning a new language and skills—they’re also taking action to make a meaningful difference in their communities..
Planting Seeds of Change in Sheikhan!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible work of our English Access Microscholarship Program students who recently participated in a heartwarming tree planting initiative ..
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 ..
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 ..