05 May 2024

Empowering Through Remedial Classes: Bunyan's Story

Erbil, Iraq, 05 May 2024- Bunyan, an 11-year-old from Qaraj district in Ninewa governorate, found himself amidst hardship and adversity at an early age as a result of the conflict. Forced to flee their home, Bunyan's family found sanctuary at Debaga camp in Erbil governorate, where the challenges of displacement l...
07 April 2024

Providing access to Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Basra, Iraq, 07 April 2024 - A five-year-old boy, Ali, stepped into the world of education as he enrolled in a kindergarten at 17-Athar Primary School in Basra in December 2023. "I always dreamt of the day when I would enroll in a school and have my school bag and uniform, just like my cousin," said Ali joyfully....
18 February 2024

Little Learners, Big Possibilities: The Power of Education in Early Years

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, 18 February 2024 -To nurture the young minds of internally displaced families, Al-Ekhwa Primary School in Sulaymaniyah established with UNICEF support an Early Childhood Education (ECE) classroom that is attached to the primary school. Funded by Germany through KfW Development Bank, UNICEF's EC...
15 February 2024

The Back to Learning Campaign Builds a Brighter Future for the Children

Erbil, Iraq, 15 February 2024 – Ruzhda is a 14-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has fled Syria with her family and settled in Qushtapa refugee camp in Erbil, Iraq, 10 years ago. She was only two years old when she was displaced and has spent most of her life in the camp. Ruzhda attended school until last year in G...
15 January 2024

Asmaa's Return to School: A Second Chance at Success

Dohuk, Iraq, 15 Jan. 2024 - In the face of adversity, Asmaa Khalaf's remarkable return to school stands as a shining example of how compassionate initiatives can rekindle the flames of hope. Following a two-year hiatus from her school, Asmaa's triumphant comeback was made possible through UNICEF ‘Back to Learning’...
07 January 2024

UNICEF's Mission to Reintegrate Through Education

Ninewa, Iraq, 07 Jan. 2024 - UNICEF, supported by funding from the Government of Japan, takes a proactive stance in addressing the challenges faced by Iraqi children returning from northeast Syria. At Al-Jadaa 1 School in the Al-Jadaa rehabilitation center in Ninewa governorate, specialized courses on psychosocial...
13 November 2023

Dreaming Big in Darashakran Camp: Noori's Path to Success

Erbil, Iraq, 13 Nov. 2023 - In a world of toys and games, Noori, at the age of 10, is choosing to spend his summer with textbooks in remedial classes, all in pursuit of his dream to become a surgeon. He is currently in Grade 5 at Parwar Primary School, in Darashakran Camp, Iraq. This camp serves as a haven for Syr...
23 October 2023

Neveen's Silent Symphony: A Tale of Perseverance

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, 24 October 2023 - No matter the obstacles and challenges life presents, there are always determined individuals who resist and fight for their goals, serving as an inspiration for others to learn from their perseverance and positive attitude. Neveen is unquestionably one of these determined and...
28 September 2023

From Displacement to Determination: Hala's Educational Odyssey in Baharka Camp

Erbil, Iraq, 28 Sep.2023 - In the heart of the Baharka camp for internally displaced people, where hope and resilience flourish amidst challenges, a remarkable initiative is shaping the future of young minds. Most residents of the camp hail from Ninewa and Salah al-Din Governorates and the City of Anbar, regions a...
06 August 2023

UNICEF, funded by Daewoo E&C, to provide early childhood education support to 750 children from disadvantaged areas of Basra

Baghdad, 06 August 2023 – UNICEF has signed a partnership with Daewoo E&C to provide 750 young children with access to early childhood education (ECE) services in disadvantaged areas in Basra Governorate. Co-led by the Basra Directorate of Education, this partnership will ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for every child,…
31 July 2023

Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Alaa's Journey through Early Childhood Education

Duhok, Iraq, 31 July 2023 - In the midst of challenging circumstances, the resilience and determination of children can shine brightly, illuminating a path toward success. Meet Alaa, a 7-year-old girl whose family hails from the Sinjar District in Ninewa Governorate. In 2014, they were displaced to Duhok Governora...
28 February 2023

Roj School blossoms thanks to School Based Management approach

Duhok, Iraq, 28 February 2023.- For Salah Mahmoud Omar, Principal in Roj School in Al Amedi District, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, implementing the school-based management programme, supported by UNICEF, changed his life. “After taking part in the school-based management programme, the whole school learning en...