WADI

13/10/2026

The citizenship Network continues its regular meetings.

These meetings are a part of a larger objective set for this network. Everyone in the network feels seen and heard, they chat and drink tea together. All while talking about the future of the network and what each organization can give the other.

The organizations in this network don’t just feel like a part of this network, they are the network.

“ Being in this network gives you strength and confidence. Because we are not fighting alone we have seven other organizations fighting with us. We feel the weight of this every time we represent ourselves to the public”

Hero Wakeel - Nwe organization

13th October 2026

11/10/2026

Meeting with the teams from Germian, Pishder, Erbil and Halabja Recycling Center in our office in Suleymaniah.

10/10/2026

The inauguration of "Mali Awa" the Eco Friendly House in Kifri draw a lot of attention from the media.

Mali Awa also contains a recycling center for all kinds of plastic. The prducts made of it are sold locally, but now you can also get them in Europ through the online shop ot our partners deom ShredUp: https://unityworks.world/shop/

Kurdistan 24 made a very nice report about it: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1RnNzg7y8G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

For more information about this cooperation project with our partners from ADWI: https://wadi-online.org/2026/09/08/mali-awa-a-house-of-change-and-ecological-awareness-in-kifri/

08/10/2026

Report about the sports activities in Aghalan done yb out partners from Galla with support from Wadi.

06/10/2026

Yesterday we participated with our partners from NWE ORG halabja and KirkukNow at an event organized by the German Consulate in Erbil to celebrate the German national holiday.

05/10/2026

An article about the environment activities of our partners from ADWI in Kifri:

"ADWI, in partnership with WADI, Germany-Iraqi NGO, has established a small recycling facility in the center of Kifri district. The facility processes at least 50 kilograms of plastic each day, crushing and melting the material before transforming it through several stages into new products, including pots, chairs, and tables.

“When the collection boxes are full, we transport the plastic to the center, sort it, and recycle it,” Iman explained.

The initiative addresses a broader waste-management challenge across the Garmian administration. According to local administration statistics, approximately 500 tons of waste are collected daily in the area. However, the waste is not separated into different categories, meaning large quantities of plastic—including water bottles, cleaning-product containers, and plastic bags—are disposed of alongside other garbage.

The United Nations has outlined efforts to reduce global plastic pollution by 80 percent by 2040 through changes in production, consumption, and waste management. These measures include promoting reuse, expanding recycling, and replacing conventional plastics with alternative materials.

ADWI’s team members say the positive response from residents has encouraged them to expand the initiative. However, installing additional collection boxes remains challenging because of the associated costs.

“We are pleased to see women and children participating in this important initiative. They are directly exposed to plastic products in their daily lives, and it is encouraging that they are increasingly aware of the harm caused by throwing plastic waste away or burning it, both for the environment and for human health,” Iman said.

She added that the organization’s next priority is to install more collection boxes in residential neighborhoods and expand public awareness through direct meetings with residents.

By combining community participation, environmental education, and local recycling, the initiative aims to reduce plastic pollution in Kifri while encouraging women and children to play a greater role in protecting their surroundings."

Women in Kifri district of Garminan are taking an active role in tackling plastic pollution and promoting a cleaner, healthier environment through an initiative launched by a local organization. By…

30/09/2026

Shoxan Ahmad, director of WOLA :: Women Legal Assistance Organization, and Bakhan Jamal, coordinator of ADWI, both close partner organizations of us in Kurdistan, discuss so-called honor killings, gender-based violence, and the structures that enable them.

"Organizations such as WOLA and ADWI support women in dangerous situations, offer legal advice, accompany them to government offices, and connect them with the police, courts, or protection organizations. In some cases, women are temporarily housed in shelters. A hotline and digital counseling services can also serve as a first point of contact. Yet access to help remains difficult.

Many women do not know whom to turn to or how to assess the danger they face. Some are not taken seriously by the police. Others are told to return to their families—precisely the place from which the danger originates. The women describe how difficult it can be for them to trust government agencies. A police station is not automatically perceived as a safe place, especially if it is staffed predominantly by men or if the victim fears she will be blamed. If protection orders are not enforced, going to a government agency can actually increase the danger.

It is difficult to determine exactly how many women in Kurdistan and Iraq actually fall victim to so-called honor killings. Official figures do not capture all cases. Some incidents are recorded as su***des or accidents, while others remain hidden within the family. In the interview, police statistics for one year are cited, including cases of homicides, burn injuries, self-harm, and su***de attempts. However, according to Ahmad and Jamal, even these figures reflect only part of the reality. Especially in cases of domestic violence, it is difficult to secure evidence and hold perpetrators accountable. This is because family members are often the very people who control access to information."

Shoxan Ahmad, director of the the Women Legal Assistance Organization (WOLA), and Bakhan Jamal, coordinator of ADWI, both close partner organizations of us in Kurdistan, discuss so-called honor kil…

25/09/2026

A workshop organized for our partners within the framework of the Active Citizenship Campaign.