Economic Initiatives

Shlama from the gorgeous village of Armash where we've completed our second phase of building irrigation canals! With funding from L'Œuvre d'Orient, we were able to build 1,610 meters. Farming is one of the very few ways families generate income in this remote village. With this support, we'll not only help with their livelihoods, but this will also help prevent land encroachment as the area will now be used and not neglected. This is our second phase of this project, as we b

We’re celebrating the completion of Athra’s bakery extension in Batnaya! With the support of our friends at the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, Athra was able to expand her business by adding new baking tools, a wider variety of products, drinks, and a welcoming seating area for the community to enjoy. Balancing her studies at Mosul University, motherhood, caring for her family home, and running her bakery is no simple task, especially in a town that was once 85% destroyed by

Shlama from the beautiful skies of Nahla! A family of 4 depends on a small goat business they have. However, without a proper shed, they lost their goats earlier in the year due to a wolf attack at night. We built a proper goat shed, provided maize and 20 additional goats thanks to the support of the Assyrian Foundation of America. This project will strengthen their livelihood, and help them continue live in their homeland.

Shlama from Duhok city, where we’re bringing a traditional clothing business back to life! Thanks to our friends at the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, we were able to help Shamiram, a talented tailor who had to close her shop due to rising rent costs. To support her return to work, we built a caravan room at her home, fully furnished and ready for her to continue her craft. After many years in business, she can now provide for her family without the burden of rent, allowing

Shlama from Baghdeda! We’re proud to share that a beloved small business has been brought back to life after it was destroyed in a fire...