Young people are leaders of change in Iraq

Challenge

In Iraq, boys and girls are defying the present of war and sectarian violence that has reflected on their reality. They have been deprived of quality educational opportunities and the sense of security that their peers enjoy in different parts of the world. Their lives have been colored by the trauma of war and violence that has affected their psychological and mental health, their ability to thrive, and their economic opportunities. This project will help more than 5,000 affected youth to face

Solution

The project will establish a rehabilitation and education center for the affected youth. The education will be in an interactive manner focusing on building mental, emotional, spiritual and economic capacities, non-violence and peace, and the courses will teach them leadership skills, financial and peace skills, life skills, and personality traits, which will develop their ability to overcome the traumas of war, violence and extremism, as well as help them discover the opportunities that they ha

Long-Term Impact

The project will educate more than 5,000 affected youth allowing them to escape poverty, overcome and extremism over trauma and a lack of educational opportunities even in the most stable economic, social and family environments. Adolescence is characterized by emotional and psychological instability, as young people need care, support, education and guidance to be able to launch into life on their own And work on their success and prosperity, relying on the tools that they have been equipped wi

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

• http:/​/​www.baord.org