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From National Dialogue to Local Action: Strengthening Community Resilience
On September 11, 2025, Baghdad hosted a pivotal meeting of the Sub-Committee for Preventing Violent Extremism, chaired by the First...
Public Relations Dept.
Sep 151 min read
Iraq’s Progress on Preventing Child Recruitment: Mercy Hands’ Perspective
Baghdad, September 1, 2025 — On Monday, the Guest House of the Prime Minister’s Office hosted a high-level national conference on Iraq’s...
Public Relations Dept.
Sep 22 min read
Mercy Hands and Ministry of Interior Forge Strategic Partnership to Protect Children
Baghdad, 19 August 2025 – Mercy Hands held a high-level meeting with senior officials at the Ministry of Interior, alongside...
Public Relations Dept.
Aug 211 min read
August 4, 2025 | Mercy Hands : Sustainable Educational Leadership Shaping Iraq’s Future
Amid the significant challenges facing Iraq’s education sector, Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid continues to strengthen its role as a...
Public Relations Dept.
Aug 62 min read
Partnering for Peace: Laying the Foundations for Community Resilience in Diyala
In Diyala Governorate, addressing the underlying drivers of violent extremism is essential. It is important to identify and implement...
Public Relations Dept.
Jul 302 min read
When Nineveh Listens, the Path to Return Begins
Some conversations don’t need a stage. Sometimes, it’s enough to sit around a table—with someone who has lived through displacement,...
Public Relations Dept.
Jul 252 min read
Peace Dialogues in Iraq: Strengthening Social Cohesion Amid Climate-Induced Migration
In the face of accelerating climate change, Iraq is confronting profound challenges that affect millions—from internal displacement to...
Public Relations Dept.
Jul 182 min read
From Shelter to Showcase: How 900 Women Reclaimed Their Futures with SAFE SPACE
In March 2025, Mercy Hands invited government representatives and members of the local community to an exhibition of products made by...
Public Relations Dept.
Jun 43 min read
Mercy Hands Launches Strategic Initiative to Address Climate-Induced Migration and Social Cohesion
Iraq – May 2025 As climate change continues to reshape lives and livelihoods across Iraq, Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid has launched...
Public Relations Dept.
Jun 11 min read
Mercy Hands Shares Its Experience in Women’s Empowerment at a Workshop in Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah, May 12–14, 2025 – Mercy Hands was invited to participate in a national workshop organized by SALAR International, through...
Public Relations Dept.
May 152 min read
Mercy Hands Closely Monitors the Return of Iraqi Families from Al-Hol Camp to Jadaa Camp: Humanitarian Challenges and Urgent Needs
As part of its ongoing commitment to monitor the situation of returning Iraqi families from Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, Mercy...
Public Relations Dept.
May 53 min read
A trip to the deep South
Before virtually embarking on a trip to deep South of Iraq, let me introduce myself: my name is Chiara Fumagalli and I am the Director of...
Chirara Fumagalli
Jul 12, 20235 min read
Reality Check: Institutes for children with disabilities in South of Iraq
Reality Check: Institutes for children with disabilities in South of Iraq
Public Relations Dept.
May 11, 20231 min read
Mercy Hands' Humanitarian Efforts in Kurdistan Region of Iraq: A Journey of Growth and Development
In late 2015, Mercy Hands established a mission in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), which became fully registered at the Directorate...
Public Relations Dept.
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Mercy Hands: Empowering Women and Promoting Gender Equality in Iraq
Mercy Hands is an international non-governmental organization based in Iraq. The organization has been working to provide humanitarian...
Public Relations Dept.
Apr 28, 20233 min read
Futures Without Violence: Enhancing Women Peace and Security in Iraq
In partnership with MADRE, a US-based women's NGO, Mercy Hands has just completed the implementation of a six-month project titled...
Public Relations Dept.
Apr 19, 20234 min read
Impact of drought in the agriculture sector in Basrah, Diyala and Salah al-Din Governorates
Drought is a common event in Iraq’s climate, and the country has severely suffered from drought episodes in the last two decades3. The...
Public Relations Dept.
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Public Relations Dept.
Aug 10, 20220 min read
First Quarter 2022 Newsletter of Mercy Hands Education Department.
On March 15, our Education Department released its first quarter 2022 newsletter. It includes updates on our education projects and...
Public Relations Dept.
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Rehabilitating the Park at Alwand Dam Lake
Mercy Hands in partnership with UNDP Iraq is rehabilitating the green areas around Alwand Dam Lake in Khanaqin District, Diyala...
Public Relations Dept.
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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