June 17th marked the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This day compels reflection on a human-made phenomenon that is causing devastating consequences in Iraq, more than any other place on the planet.

Amid the significant challenges facing Iraq’s education sector, Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid continues to strengthen its role as a strategic and effective partner advancing comprehensive and sustainable education reform. At the 9th quarterly meeting of the Iraq Civil Society Education Forum (ICSEF) held in Erbil, organized by UNESCO Iraq in partnership with People in Need and RRD Organization, Mercy Hands reaffirmed its leadership in driving collective efforts focused on

In the face of accelerating climate change, Iraq is confronting profound challenges that affect millions—from internal displacement to fraying social fabrics. Mercy Hands, with the generous support of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in partnership with the Berghof Foundation and GIST, led the Strengthening Infrastructures for Peace (i4P) project implemented from May 25 to July 15, 2025. The initiative focused on understanding how climate change-driven migration infl

Iraq – May 2025 As climate change continues to reshape lives and livelihoods across Iraq, Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid has launched...

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 the Protection and Human Rights Department at Mercy Hands. Despite being in Iraq for more than one year, I had never visited the southern Governorates of Maysan and Muthanna, two of most geographically remote areas of the country. Chiara at the Corniche, the riverside walk in Basraـ The occasion was given to me and my team by UNICEF’s invit

Drought is a common event in Iraq’s climate, and the country has severely suffered from drought episodes in the last two decades3. The...

Mercy Hands in partnership with UNDP Iraq is rehabilitating the green areas around Alwand Dam Lake in Khanaqin District, Diyala...

In partnership with Mercy Hands Europe , Mercy Hands team in Basra implemented a workshop titled "Women Empowerment Through Eco-tourism...