NGOs Making a Difference in Duhok

Harikar is a neutral, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization which believes that in every aspect of life priority must be given to children and women.

It commits itself to ensure particular protection for the very disadvantaged children and women, such as children who are born with chronic/abnormal diseases, disabled children, children with extreme poverty, victims of war and widows as well as woman headed families.

Harikar assists in upgrading of the health service and promotion of technical cooperation, and –within the available resources- to promote/develop the infrastructure of the basic services. It also looks forward to participate- within its resources- in the process of rebuilding of the new Iraq.

The Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization that was founded in 2005 in Erbil, the capital city of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Mr Masrour Barzani is the head of the foundation’s board of founders.
Guided by the motto of Mustafa Barzani which says that “It is an honour to serve one’s own people,” the BCF started its activities. The BCF has obtained official licenses from the Iraqi and Kurdistan Regional Governments and the United States licensed the BCF in 2016.
The BCF’s humanitarian activities have transcended Iraq’s borders and it has carried out various activities to assist the most vulnerable in Turkey, Syria, Australia, Bangladesh, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Lebanon, and South Sudan. The BCF’s projects rely on its sponsors and donors and are supported by volunteers.

Rwanga Foundation is a non-governmental organization, which envisages a world where quality education is accessible for all. Its mission is to provide services, build capacities and design policies to ensure easy access to education for all and improve the overall educational standards in KRI, Iraq and the greater global community.

Rwanga’s strategic goals are to develop platforms for youth to discover talents and fulfill their potentials, introduce the latest technology, including e-learning system to the education process in order to meet the advanced international standards, create a culture and passion for learning in particular among the youth.

Rwanga Foundation’s Headquarters is based in Erbil. It officially launched its activities in September 2013 to conduct projects and activities all over Iraq through its four main sectors of education, youth, environment and vulnerable groups.

Rojen NGO is a non-profit organization that works on human development and the environment, the beneficiaries of Rojen NGO services are (residents of Duhok, refugees, and immigrants).

Rojen was founded with a dual mission: to foster human development and to promote environmental sustainability. Understanding that mental well-being is a cornerstone of overall development, Rojen also offers psychological support services. By integrating environmental efforts with human development programs, Rojen aims to create sustainable and resilient communities where individuals can flourish both socially and psychologically.

The Lotus Flower is a registered charity in England and Wales with the charity number 1203840. it is also registered in Kurdistan and in Iraq.

which support vulnerable women and girl conflict survivors so that they are safe and have the tools and opportunities they need to heal, learn and grow.

In 2017, the Better World Organization for Community Development was founded with a small but dedicated group of women who shared a common vision of fostering a peaceful world. Their objective was to support vulnerable communities through innovative, sustainable, and impactful approaches.

In 2014, a significant influx of survivors from ISIS massacres were displaced in Duhok. Witnessing this humanitarian crisis, the compassionate residents of Duhok opened their hearts and homes to those in need. Notably, the younger members of the community took immediate action, offering assistance to the displaced individuals. They engaged directly with the survivors, providing essential supplies, cleaning and preparing suitable accommodations. These impactful acts of kindness deeply resonated with Walaa M. Ahmed, the visionary behind the establishment of BWOCD. She recognized the innate desire within young people to affect positive change and sought to amplify their efforts.

Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights is a charitable organization supporting survivors of human rights violations, defending fundamental freedoms, and promoting democratic values throughout the world. Our programs provide mental health, medical treatment and other support services to survivors of trauma, terror, domestic violence and human rights violations.

Jiyan Foundation supports 9 treatment centers, a clinic for Yazidi women and families, a Healing Garden and mobile teams helping survivors in 11 refugee and IDP camps and nine regions throughout Kurdistan-Iraq, Iraq, & Syria. Since 2005 these programs have supported over 100,000 survivors of trauma, terror, domestic violence and human rights violations in the region.

Judy Organization for Relief and Development (JORD) is a national, humanitarian, independent, and non-profit organization established in 2012, operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and North-East Syria, and working in humanitarian relief sector, development, education, livelihood, child protection, and Syrian missing persons.

Over the years, JORD has provided a variety of service, including:

Food, essentials, cash aid, medical support, learning programs, online classes, coding, PSS, awareness sessions, vocational training, community projects with CSOs and volunteers, and Missing Persons advocacy and data collecting.

Dak Organization for Ezidi Women Development is a humanitarian, developmental, non-profit, non-political, non-governmental, and independent women’s organization. Working for women’s development, empowerment, protection and peacebuilding through the strengthening of women’s decision making. It is also a feminist organization that fights for the rights of women by empowering women and building their capacities in different walks of life. Dak established and registered due to KRG Laws and legislations on the 8th of June, 2015 commence and Dak got registration certificate under number 1O1901020 from NGOs directorate in the cabinet council in Baghdad.

Dak Organization’s aim is to Build a brightened human culture that promotes social justice and sustainable development and enables women to realize their value and discover their potential to enhance their ability to influence and change.

Jinda Organization is a Non-Profit local NGO based in Kurdistan North of Iraq

Since 2015, Jinda NGO has been providing long-term assistance to women and girls who have escaped or have been rescued from Daesh (ISIS) captivity. Via providing a safe space for survivors of war and displacement, the center offers psychological aid, legal and social assistance, as well as awareness training on women’s rights, women’s health, and strategies to cope on a practical level with traumatic experiences.

The Kurdistan Reconstruction & Development Society (KURDS) NGO, is a dedicated non-profit organization headquartered in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Established in 1991, in the wake of the creation of the safe haven territory in Northern Iraq, KURDS NGO has been steadfastly committed to aiding diaspora, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning from Iran and Turkey to rebuild their lives in their homelands.

Founded in 1991 amidst the turmoil of displacement, KURDS NGO have dedicated over two decades to empowering vulnerable communities, carving a path of progress into the very fabric of Duhok.