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Sheyaw organization is guided by values of inclusivity, respect, collaboration.

Our Activities

Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change: A Journey of Compassion and Hope

NationalDisabilityStrategy - Republic of Iraq Discussion of the Strategic Framework

With support from LWF, sheyaw Organization organized a one-month football game for youth with disabilities in Duhok, providing teams with sports equipment. see more...

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Discussion of the Strategic Framework

11- December- 2024 sheyaworganization for Youth and Vulnerable people Development and Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities met with experts from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Erbil . see more...

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Youth Disability sport support

With support from LWF, sheyaw Organization organized a one-month football game for youth with disabilities in Duhok, providing teams with sports equipment. see more...

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Seminar

On the occasion of the #InternationalDayofPersons with Disabilities3d of December, Sheyaw organization for youth and vulnerable people development conducted a seminar for the students. see more...

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Developing a #NationalStrategy for Persons with Disabilities

with support by LWF, #sheyawOrganization for Youth and vulnerable people Development organized one day workshop for international organizations in Erbil. see more...

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Strengthening relationships

Within strengthening relations with disability organizations, on 11/26/2024, on the occasion of the founding day of the Short Stature Association, the #sheyawOrganization see more...

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Sulimanyah Conference to Develop the advocacy plan for Disability Job opportunity

On Sunday, November 2024, #sheyawOrganization for Youth and vulnerable people Development held Conference in Sulaymanya

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Develop national strategy for persons with disabilities in Iraq

On 9/11/2024 in Baghdad, Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Vulnerable People Development held a workshop for developing a national strategy for persons with disabilities in Iraq. Attendees included Mr. Ali Al-Hiloo, organizations from the Yes We Can Network, activists, and other stakeholders related to disability issues. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization held a one-day workshop on 16-10-2024 to create a national strategy for persons with disabilities in Iraq and KRI

heyaw Organization for Youth and Persons with Disabilities Development held a workshop on 16-10-2024 for developing a national strategy for disabilities in Iraq and KRI. see more...

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Organization and Handicap International held a workshop to raise awareness

From September 29 to 30, 2024, Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Persons with Disabilities Development, with Handicap International, held a two-day workshop to raise awareness. It involved government officials, INGOs, and NGOs discussing challenges faced by persons with disabilities. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization conducted a training session for youth.

On Sunday 7/10/2024, the Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Persons with Disabilities Development conducted a training session for youth. see more...

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, Sheyaw Organization in collaboration with LWF, held a three-day workshop for organizations for persons with disabilities

From 23/9/2024 to 25/9/2024, Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Persons with Disabilities Development, in collaboration with LWF, held a three-day workshop for organizations for persons with disabilities see more...

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Sheyaw Organization and LWF hosted a workshop for parents of children with autism

From 4/9/2024 to 5/9/2024, Sheyaw Organization and LWF hosted a workshop for parents of children with autism, focusing on communication, interaction skills, and societal integration. see more...

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workshop for women with disabilities

From September 8th to 9th, Sheyaw Organization and Handicap International held a workshop for women with disabilities on rights, inclusion, and advocacy. see more...

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A workshop for organizations supporting persons with disabilities was conducted

From August 21st to 28th, Sheyaw Organization and Handicap International held a workshop for organizations for persons with disabilities. The workshop covered leadership, advocacy, rights, media, and management. Participants learned about disability, advocacy, leadership, and skills in finance, HR, logistics, and the MEAL process. The workshop also emphasized media's role in advocacy. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization's Participation in Chess Tournament

Sheyaw Organization joined the CLIMATE GAMBIT CHESS TOURNAMENT on July 29, 2024, in Erbil to honor UN World Chess Day and promote climate action. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization held a training session for youth

On Sunday 28/7/2024, Sheyaw Organization trained youth on planning and teamwork.

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Sheyaw Organization held a workshop to create an advocacy plan for job opportunities

On Monday, July 22, 2024, Sheyaw Organization conducted a workshop with leaders to create an advocacy plan for job opportunities and awareness of rights for persons with disabilities, women, and youth. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization organized a cleanup event

On Saturday 6/7/2024, Sheyaw Organization cleaned the environment by removing tourist debris and planting trees, encouraging collective action for sustainability. see more...

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Meeting between visually impaired organizations of Yes We Can Network

Meeting on 12/7/2024 between visually impaired organizations of the Yes We Can Network and Al-Sanaa Network to improve coordination and collaboration. see more...

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A meeting with Al-Hadbaa Organization

A meeting with Al-Hadbaa Organization focused on teamwork and joint project management for disabilities.

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Panel Discussion on Legal Environment and Barriers for Disabilities Inclusion

On June 27, 2024, Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Vulnerable People Development and representatives from the Yes We Can Network participated as panelists in a discussion about the legal environment and removing barriers for disability inclusion. This discussion was hosted by UNICEF and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, attended by the Deputy Minister, international and local organizations, university professors, and civil society activists. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization held a training session

Sheyaw Organization held a training session on 30/6/2024 for youth and graduates on Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Empowering youth and persons with disabilities in Erbil.

Empowering youth and persons with disabilities ensures effective community practice. Sheyaw organization launched an initiative for this empowerment in Erbil from 23/6/2024 for six months. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization conducted focus group discussion in Mosul

On Wednesday, 08/05/2024, Sheyaw Organization held a focus group in Mosul for the Safe Returns Project – Ninewa, discussing a plan to raise awareness about equal job opportunities for women and persons with disabilities. This project is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by World Vision Iraq and Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Vulnerable People Development. see more...

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Sheyaw organization joined the UNICEF workshop

Sheyaw organization joined the UNICEF workshop in Erbil to review a report on children and youth with disabilities in Iraq and KRI. see more...

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Empowering Yes We Can Network Organization

On 24/4/2024, a workshop was held in Sulaymaniyah by Sheyaw organization and Fida International, part of the Empowering Yes We Can Network Organization, to discuss challenges facing people with disabilities and gather recommendations for solutions. see more...

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The Yes We Can Network for persons with disabilities held its monthly meeting

The Yes We Can Network for persons with disabilities held its monthly meeting on 2/4/2224 where they discussed empowering organizations of persons with disabilities and the details of project grants supervised by Handicap International in Sulaymaniyah, Nineveh, and Basra. A vote was taken to join the Suaat Al-Ataa Organization, led by Mr. Yaqoub Yousef Al Khafaji, with the Couriers Organization joining and being wished success in serving Persosns with Disabilities (PwDs). see more...

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A meeting was held within the PEACE project by Handicap

A meeting was held within the PEACE project by Handicap International and Sheyaw organization to support OPDs in Sulaymaniyah in submitting grant proposals. see more...

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Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs

Sheyaw org held a workshop on Feb 26, 2024 in Sulimanya to address challenges faced by women and people with disabilities. The project is funded by Fida International and carried out by Sheyaw Organization. see more...

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Workshop held by Sheyaw Organization in Mosul to discuss and develop advocacy work plan

Sheyaw Organization held a workshop in Mosul to discuss and develop an advocacy plan for inclusivity of women and people with disabilities in society. The project is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by World Vision Iraq and Sheyaw Organization. see more...

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Yes We Can network of persons with Disabilities in Iraq

Sheyaw organization and Al-Thura Association in Baghdad joined a workshop discussing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and UNICEF Country Program Document in Iraq. see more...

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We appreciated the support of the World world vision Organization

The World Vision Organization supported youth in attending the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the UAE. Good luck to Hila Jawad representing Iraqi youth. see more...

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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On December 3, Sheyaw Organization and Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq called for innovative solutions on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This initiative was supported by the National Democratic Institute and Fida International and took place in Sulimanya, Iraq. see more...

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Sheyaw organization attended the Fida Partners Conference

Sheyaw organization attended the Fida Partners Conference 2023 in Sulimanya on November 19, 2023. Fida International supports Sheyaw in developing abilities of disability organizations in Iraq. see more...

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Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement within

On October 11th and 12th, 2023, #sheyawOrganization held a two-day workshop in Erbil, focusing on capacity building and involving youth from the Organization of Persons with Disability. see more...

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The Books for the persons with vision impairment or low vision This is an initiative from Sheyaw org's Youth

The Books for the persons with vision impairment or low vision This is an initiative from Sheyaw org's Youth. which provides audio recordings of books free of charge to persons with vision impairment or low vision" It came Within implementing of (Equal Rights in Action Fund) project implementing by Sheyaw org. see more...

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Supporting Persons with disabilities under the umbrella of the #Yes We Can network.

With our partners from ZaKho to Basra, we are supporting Persons with disabilities under the umbrella of the #Yes We Can network.Al-Hadbaa Organization for the Care of People with Disabilities in cooperation with the #Sheyaw Organization see more...

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Meeting with the Kurdistan Dwarf council

5/9/2023 Meeting with the Kurdistan Dwarf council on cooperation, joint work.

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project in cooperation with (kurdstan Dwarf council association )

On Sunday 10 and 11th of September, 2023 Within implementing of (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement see more...

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Meeting with our Partnership Rhozh Society

Meeting with our Partnership Rhozh Society for persons with disability

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Implementing of EQUAL RAIGHTS IN ACTION FUND (ERA Fund)

On Tuesday 11 and 12th of August , 2023 within implementing of EQUAL RIGHTS IN ACTION FUND (ERA Fund) Sheyaw conducted two days’ work shop on (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity Development) see more...

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Every Sunday in week 2023 youthempowerment training and disabilityinclusionies Sessions

Every Sunday in week 2023 youth empowerment training and disability inclusion Sessions We believe that youth are the main resource of development and society change for the better, so we are, as a Sheyaw Org. see more...

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Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq has meeting with " Development Pathways team"

on Monday 28th August 2023 (Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq )has meeting with " Development Pathways team" to discuss see more...

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Sheyaw conducted two days’ work shope on (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity Development)

On Tuesday 8th of August , 2023 within implementing of EQUAL RAIGHTS IN ACTION FUND (ERA Fund) Sheyaw conducted two days’ work shope on (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity Development) see more...

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Implementing of EQUAL RAIGHTS IN ACTION FUND

On Tuesday 1s of July, 2023 within implementing of EQUAL RAIGHTS IN ACTION FUND (ERA Fund) Sheyaw conducted two days’ work shope on (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity Development) see more...

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Youth are the main resource of development and society

Every Sunday in week 2023 #Youth training and #disabilities inclusion inclusion Sessions We believe that youth are the main resource of development and society change for the better, so we are. see more...

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Coordination with Kurdisatan Little People Association .

On Sunday 16th of July ,2023, #Sheyaw Organization, in coordination with Kurdisatan Little People Association in Erbil, launched a new training course to empowering Youth graduates of persons with. see more...

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Implementing of Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs

On Thursday 26th ofJuly, 2023 Within implementing of (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity development ) see more...

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Within implementing of Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs

On Saturday 20th of May, 2023 Within implementing of (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity development ) see more...

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A delegation from A-Thura Handicapped Association which is a member of YES WA CAN NETWORK

Today, a delegation from A-Thura Handicapped Association which is a member of (YES WA CAN NETWORK ) in Baghdad met with the Prime Minister of Iraq. The delegation discussed all the hardships related to the salaries of people with disabilities . see more...

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Shayew conducted one day work shope.

On Monday 10 of April 2023, shayew conducted one day work shope in Musil Within implementing of (Safe Return Project Ninewa, Iraq to Promoting inclusion and gender equality for women and persons with disabilities . see more...

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Within implementing of Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs.

in 25 of Feb 2023, Within implementing of (Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs through youth engagement and capacity development ) Project By support of Fida International, Sheyaw Org. see more...

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State Department Special Adviser on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara visited Erbil

State Department Special Adviser on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara visited Erbil to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and to disrupt the narrative around persons with disabilities see more...

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Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Vulnerable Development

(Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Vulnerable Development) participated in a four-days training project proposal on Conflict prevention in Mosul see more...

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The activities of the first conference "2022" of Yes, We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities

On Wednesday, 7/12/2022, the activities of the first conference "2022" of (#Yes, We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities) in Iraq and the Kurdish region were launched in the city of Sulaymaniyah, as part of , HIWAR Project which is funded by (European Union) and supported by (UPP) in partnership with (UNDP) in coordination with Iraq Government and implemented by the member organizations of the Yes we Can Network , (Al-Thura Handicapped Association , Judal Organization for Children with Special needs, see more...

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women with disabilities

On 11/12/2022 Through the Hiwar project implemented by the Judal Organization funded by the European Union and in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and supervised by the Bridge to (UPP) organization and in coordination with the Iraqi government, Judal organization set up a workshop to present the recommendations it collected through previous workshops with young people with disabilities and women with disabilities. presenting it to the local government, discussing it, making it possible to implement these recommendations, knowing the extent of the response of local government institutions to implement these recommendations, and what can be done. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization conducted one day workshop training

(Sheyaw Organization ) and (Yes We can Network for Persons with Disabilities ) conducted one day workshop training

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Sheyaw Organization celebrated to graduated.

Sheyaw Organization celebrated to graduated of the his Fourth of (Youth group from different of Iraqi society background) see more...

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Sheyaw Organization and Yes We Can Network for persons with disabilities met

Sheyaw Organization and Yes We Can Network for persons with disabilities met .

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Capacity Building Empowering OPDs through youth engagement

On Monday 14/11/2022Through the (Capacity Building Empowering OPDs through youth engagement) with the support of( Lutheran World Federation) see more...

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Activities and trainings

On 9/13/2022, the activities and trainings of the Sheyaw Organization .

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Sheyaw organization has meeting with Duhok network for PwDs

On Wednesday 9/11/2022( Sheyaw organization) has meeting with (Duhok network for PwDs )in Duhok To develop the joint work between both . see more...

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Implementing Article 19 of human rights related to the rights of persons with disabilities and special needs

Within the framework of the implementation of the region’s plan on implementing Article 19 of human rights related to the rights of persons with disabilities and special needs see more...

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Development of Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Continuing the training of Sheyaw Organization for the Development of Youth and Persons with Disabilities

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On the occasion of the transfer of the management of the network

On the occasion of the transfer of the management of the network (yes, we can for people with disabilities) to the Mina Organization for Development and Relief, after the Al-Thura Handicapped Association in Baghdad completed six months successfully managing the network. see more...

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Capacity Building Empowering through youth engagement

Through the (Capacity Building Empowering OPDs through youth engagement) in October 05, 2022, with the support of Lutheran World Federation see more...

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Sheyaw Organization for young men and women

Continuing the trainings of the sheyaw Organization for young men and women

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Support for youth

Support for youth

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Sheyaw Organization and Fida international meet

rsday in 15 th of September, 2022 Sheyaw Organization and Fida international met to Discuss YWC Traneeshipe project .

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Train youth male and female

Sheyaw Organization continues to train youth male and female fresh graduates

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Consulate officials met with Sheyaw organization

Consulate officials met with Sheyaw organization and other members of the Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities to discuss the particular challenges facing those with special needs in the IKR. see more...

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Sheyaw Organization training

On Sunday, 14/8/2022, Sheyaw Organization conducted training course on empowering graduate youth in Erbil

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Work opportunity

Sheyaw Organization, after successfully completing the previous courses for the past six months, in which 20 participants from colleges and universities participated. see more...

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Capacity Building Empowering Organization for Persons with Disabilities through youth engagement Project

Within (Capacity Building Empowering Organization for Persons with Disabilities through youth engagement Project) funded by (Lutheran World Federation) (Sheyaw Organization ) conducted a workshop Training for Al-Thura Handicapped Association staffs and a number of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in Baghdad for the period 19-20, J2022. see more...

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Yes We Can Network

in 17 and 18th of July 2022, Within implementing of (Capacity Building Empowering Organization of Persons with Disabilities through youth engagement) Project under the Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq By support of (Lutheran World federation), Sheyaw Org. has organized a workshop in cooperation with (Holly Kara Handicapped Association )for persons with Disabilities ) see more...

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Courses for the past six months

Sheyaw Organization, after successfully completing the previous courses for the past six months, in which 20 participants from colleges and universities participated. see more...

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conference

On 28th of June 2022 (Sheyaw Org )conducted final conference to discuss recommendations on inoculation Persons with Disabilities within Peace Building and social cohesion in Nineveh Province Within implementing (Towards a more stable communities in Nineveh through inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the society) see more...

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Duhok ntew work for Special needs and Zeco Org

in 20 and 21th of June 2022, Within implementing of (Capacity Building Empowering Organization of Persons with Disabilities through youth engagement) Project under the Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq By support of (Lutheran World federation), Sheyaw Org. see more...

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Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities

in 18 and 19th of June 2022, Within implementing of (“Yes We Can” Traineeship Empowering OPDs through youth engagement phase 2) Project under the Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq By support of Fida International, Sheyaw Org. see more...

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Yes We Can Traineeship Empowering DPOs through youth engagement phase

in 11 and 12th of June 2022, Within implementing of (“Yes We Can” Traineeship Empowering DPOs through youth engagement phase 2) Project under the Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq By support of Fida International, Sheyaw Org. has organized a workshop in cooperation with see more...

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Sheyaw Organization celebrated to graduated

Sheyaw Organization celebrated to graduated of the his third of (Youth group from different of Iraqi society background) see more...

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Yes We Can Traineeship

On Saturday 28th of May 2022, Within implementing of (“Yes We Can” Trainee ship Empowering DPOs through youth engagement phase 2) Project under the Yes We Can Network for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq By support of Fida International, Sheyaw Org. see more...

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Training workshop

On Tuesday April 12, 2022, for a period of three days, Sheyaw organization participated in a training workshop within the (Hiwar project) see more...

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Yes We Can Traineeship Empowering DPOs through youth engagement project

On Saturday 2th April,2022 Within “Yes We Can” Traineeship Empowering DPOs through youth engagement project

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Sheyaw org meet with Humanity & Inclusion Org

(Sheyaw) org.meet with (Humanity & Inclusion ) Org

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A consultative workshop

In a consultative workshop organized by Handicap HI, the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC

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Youth (YWCY) Traineeship Program

Youth (YWCY) Trainee ship Program

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Discuss the last amendment of Law No. 22 of 2011

(Yes We Can network for persons with disabilities ) has meeting with (Erbil's committee for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities )to Discuss the last amendment of Law No. 22 of 2011 see more...

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The program of strengthening youth (YWCY)

The program of strengthening youth (YWCY)continues in Sheyaw’s office, on 13th of February 2022.

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Sheyaw organization and Rozh Society, represented (Yes We Can network for Persons with Disabilities)

Sheyaw organization and Rozh Society, represented (Yes We Can network for Persons with Disabilities)

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A training session

On Sunday, 6/2/2022, Sheyaw Organization conducted a training course on empowering graduate youth in Erbil haw to starting presentation by academic way see more...

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Sheyaw Organization has meet with (Gender Studies and Information Organization (GSIO) )

Sheyaw Organization has meet with (Gender Studies and Information Organization (GSIO) )

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Sheyaw Organization organized a meeting with international organizations (National Democratic Institute Org. (NDI) and Humanity & Inclusion)

Sheyaw Organization organized a meeting with international organizations (National Democratic Institute Org. (NDI) and Humanity & Inclusion) see more...

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an amendment to the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs No. 22 of 2011 has been published

An amendment to the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs No. 22 of 2011 has been published

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Training session for youth

training session for youth

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A training session for youth

A training session for youth

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Yes, We Can Network for PwDs meeting with Sinjar

Yes, We Can Network for PwDs meeting with Sinjar

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One-day workshop in Mosul Province

one-day workshop in Mosul Province as a part of the implementation of the Project ( Allow me to work, to create a more inclusive and accepting society for people with disabilities ) see more...

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Republic of Iraq and KRI Discussion of the Strategic Framework.

18- December- 2024 Sheyaw Organization for Youth and Vulnerable people Development as Yes We Can network of persons with Disabilities representative has participated in a meeting see more...

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How we do ?

Sheyaw is a cooperative non-governmental, non-religious and non-profit .

Mission

Sheyaw Organization is dedicated to fostering inclusivity, equal opportunities, and enhancing employment opportunities for both persons with disabilities and youth by empowering them in Iraq. see more...

Goals

Employment Empowerment, particularly for persons with disabilities , Promote cooperation and coordination. , Capacity-Building for NGOs, mostly for OPDs(Organization for PwDs). see more...

Objectives

Inclusion and participation. , Expand collaboration with authorities , Promoting Human Rights.

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Empowering Yes We Can Network OPDs throu...

On Wednesday 11 and 12th of October, 2023 #sheyawOrganization conducted two days workshop to (E...

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EQUAL RAIGHTS IN ACTION FUND (ERA Fund)

On Tuesday 1s of July, 2023 within implementing of EQUAL RAIGHTS IN ACTION FUND (ERA Fund) Sheyaw co...

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one-day workshop in Mosul

On Sunday, 21/1/2024 Sheyaw Organization conducted one-day workshop  in Mosul Province as a pa...

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