In a cozy café in Erbil, Mariam, a recent graduate, shares her aspirations with a quiet determination in her eyes. “I want to see and experience new things,” she says, her voice a mix of excitement and hesitation. “Living independently,…
In Kirkuk, a city long known for its ethnic and religious diversity, a groundbreaking initiative is turning this diversity from a source of tension into a wellspring of unity and progress. The “Kirkuk Harmony Project,” led by a council of…
In Mosul, a city still bearing the physical and emotional scars of conflict, an innovative mental health program is helping residents rebuild not just their homes, but their lives. The “Mosul Minds Matter” initiative, spearheaded by psychologist Dr. Fatima Mahmoud,…
Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, is witnessing a paradigm shift in its business landscape. A wave of ethical business practices is sweeping through the city, challenging traditional notions of profit-at-all-costs and setting new standards for corporate responsibility. At the…
In the heart of Basra, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet, a group of determined women are planting the seeds of change – quite literally. As Iraq grapples with the effects of climate change, from water scarcity to desertification,…