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A humanitarian nonprofit organization, based in Baghdad, Iraq. A recognized partner of UN agencies an Mercy Hands was founded by Dr. Khaldoon Al-Moosawi in 2004.

The history of Mercy Hands is a story of courage, determination, and commitment to helping people in need. In the aftermath of the attack on UN Headquarters in Baghdad and the subsequent targeting of international aid workers, most of the international aid workers had to leave the country and majority of the international aid organizations either pulled out or reduced activities. This situation cr

eated a huge gap in the humanitarian context in Iraq at a time humanitarian needs in Iraq were growing mainly as a result of military operations and continuous waves of displacement. Two Iraqi medical doctors, who had only one year experience in the humanitarian field, responded voluntarily to the situation by creating a local non governmental humanitarian organization. With a great will, a lot of determination and courage, and self commitment to help people in need, the two doctors succeeded to recruit staff and secure donation for the organization’s first humanitarian intervention. With the same determination and a clear vision, Mercy Hands has grown from a small local NGO to a nationwide organization that has many satellite offices and a regional office in Amman, Jordan.

03/09/2026

🧠 Working Together for Better Mental Health Support in Anbar

For returnees and displaced communities, recovery is not only about rebuilding homes and livelihoods, but also about rebuilding a sense of safety, stability and wellbeing.

Mercy Hands initiated this working group to bring together relevant stakeholders, strengthen coordination, improve communication around referrals and build a more accessible and trusted mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) system in Anbar.

This monthly discussion focused on how we can make sure that people who need MHPSS support can find the right service, access it safely and receive appropriate follow-up.

Governmental services, Community Police, psychologists, university professionals, NGOs, VTC, Youth and Sport Center and other local actors came together to discuss the current referral system in Fallujah, identifying existing gaps and challenges.

Participants shared the challenges they face, including stigma and social norms, limited specialized mental health services, lack of safe spaces, economic dependence, and gaps in coordination and trust between actors.

Thank you to all participants for bringing their experience and perspectives to the discussion. We look forward to the next working group in August, focusing on developing a unified protection referral pathway. 🤝

This project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and in partnership with Action Against Hunger (ACF).

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02/09/2026

📍 Behind the scenes of our activities in Fallujah

Behind every activity, there is a team making sure everything comes together, and our visit to Fallujah was a great opportunity to see that work up close.

During the vocational training, the Mercy Hands Baghdad team visited Fallujah to follow up on the activities, meet with the field team and visit the businesses who received a grant.

It was also a chance to sit together, discuss what is working, what could be improved, and simply spend more time with our beneficiaries to understand their concerns. Of course, a good atmosphere, great teamwork and plenty of positive energy made the visit even better (you can see it in our smiles) !

We were also happy to see the strong coordination with the Youth and Sport Center of Fallujah, the trainers, and local authorities. Without their support, this activity could not have been possible !

As we reach the halfway point of the project, it is particularly rewarding to see the progress made and to witness our beneficiaries grow in confidence throughout the activities.

This project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

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01/09/2026

🌸✨ Another location, another group of motivated participants ! ✨🌸

Mercy Hands, in partnership with Action Against Hunger (ACF) organized a 20 days vocational training in Al-Qaim. 25 participants took part in beauty salon skills and handicrafts, gaining practical skills in a context where finding stable employment and income opportunities can be particularly challenging !

♻️ For participants facing significant economic vulnerability, starting a new activity can be difficult when even basic materials require an investment. That is why the handicrafts training focused on using recycled and everyday items. By turning materials that are often considered waste into creative and useful products, participants can learn a skill that requires little initial investment, making it more accessible for those with limited financial resources. 🌱

And the commitment was incredible! All 25 participants completed the training with zero dropouts!

The sessions were filled with creativity, motivation and social connection, giving participants the opportunity to learn together, share ideas and discover their own strengths. 🤝

A big thank you to the VTC in Al-Qaim and to our dedicated trainers for making these sessions possible!

This project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

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31/08/2026

🌸✨ Skills, creativity & new opportunities in Fallujah! ✨🌸

July was all about learning, creating and connecting in Fallujah! 💪

Mercy Hands, in partnership with Action Against Hunger (ACF) organized a 20 days vocational training where 50 amazing participants across Fallujah and Al Qaim joined hands-on training in beauty salon skills and handicrafts giving women and young people more options to build skills, explore new opportunities and turn their creativity into something meaningful.

♻️ The handicrafts training had an extra creative dimension: recycling! Participants learned how to transform everyday materials into creative and useful products. This makes handicraft activities accessible and low-cost, while encouraging participants to reuse materials that might otherwise become waste and promoting greater environmental awareness. 🌱

And the best part? Zero dropouts! All 50 participants completed the training, bringing incredible motivation, energy and creativity to every session.

From creative ideas and new skills to friendships, social connections and plenty of motivation, the training was also a chance to bring people together. ✨

A big thank you to the Youth and Sport Center of Fallujah and to the trainers 🙏

This project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

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25/08/2026

📌 العربية في الأسفل

💙 A glimpse into Mercy Hands' initiative to distribute toys at the Al-Amal Institute for the Deaf and Mute in Basra. The activity included distributing toys to children in kindergarten, as well as students in the first, second, and third primary grades.

This work reflects Mercy Hands' commitment to supporting children and specialized institutes across Iraq. 🤝

💙 جانب من مبادرة جمعية أيادي الرحمة لتوزيع الألعاب في معهد الأمل للصم والبكم في محافظة البصرة. شمل النشاط توزيع الألعاب على الأطفال في مرحلة الروضة، بالإضافة إلى تلاميذ الصفوف الأول والثاني والثالث الابتدائي.

يعكس هذا العمل إلتزام جمعية أيادي الرحمة بدعم الأطفال والمؤسسات المتخصصة في جميع أنحاء العراق. 🤝

23/08/2026

📌 العربية في الأسفل

Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid participated in the forum titled "Towards a National Partnership to Enhance Integrity and Fight Corruption," organized by the Federal Commission of Integrity - NGO Relations Department in Baghdad on August 20, 2026.

Held under the patronage of Dr. Mohammed Ali al-Lami, President of the Federal Commission of Integrity, the forum discussed the vital role of civil society in supporting the 2026-2029 Government Program.

During the event, Mercy Hands officially joined the "Integrity Honor Charter for Civil Society Organizations" by signing the commitment lists. This step reaffirms our dedication to the charter’s core principles: integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that our humanitarian missions continue to serve the public interest and contribute to sustainable development in Iraq.

At Mercy Hands, we believe that the synergy between government oversight bodies and civil society is the cornerstone of building a state of institutions and fostering a culture of integrity.

شاركت جمعية أيادي الرحمة في ملتقى "نحو شراكة وطنية لتعزيز النزاهة ومكافحة الفساد"، الذي نظمته هيئة النزاهة الاتحادية/ دائرة العلاقات مع المنظمات غير الحكومية في بغداد يوم 20 آب 2026.

شهد الملتقى، الذي عقد برعاية رئيس هيئة النزاهة الاتحادية الدكتور محمد علي اللامي، مناقشة دور المجتمع المدني في دعم تنفيذ البرنامج الحكومي (2026-2029). وتأكيداً على التزامنا الراسخ بمبادئ العمل المؤسسي، أعلنت الجمعية انضمامها الرسمي إلى "ميثاق شرف النزاهة لمنظمات المجتمع المدني" عبر تسجيل التزامها في قوائم التوقيع الخاصة بالميثاق. وتأتي هذه الخطوة تجسيداً للمبادئ التي نص عليها الميثاق، وفي مقدمتها النزاهة والمصداقية، الشفافية، والمساءلة، لضمان تقديم خدمة إنسانية شفافة تساهم في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة وسيادة القانون.

نؤمن في أيادي الرحمة أن تكامل الأدوار بين الأجهزة الرقابية ومنظمات المجتمع المدني هو الركيزة الأساسية لبناء دولة المؤسسات وترسيخ ثقافة النزاهة في المجتمع.

20/08/2026

يتقدم كادر وإدارة جمعية أيادي الرحمة الإنسانية بأحر التعازي وأصدق المواساة إلى الدكتور خلدون الموسوي، رئيس مجلس الإدارة والمؤسس للجمعية، بوفاة والدته، سائلين المولى عز وجل أن يتغمدها بواسع رحمته، وأن يسكنها فسيح جناته، وأن يلهم أهله وذويه الصبر والسلوان.

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون

عظم الله أجركم

19/08/2026

📌 العربية في الأسفل

💙 World Humanitarian Day 💙

On 19 August 2003, Iraq lost twenty-two humanitarians in an attack on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad. Since then, the United Nations has marked this date as the World Humanitarian Day, in memory of those lives, and in recognition of every aid worker who risks their own to serve others.

Twenty-two years ago, in the aftermath of that attack and as many international organizations were leaving Iraq, Mercy Hands was founded as a small local NGO in Baghdad. It grew gradually from a local beginning into a national organization serving communities across more than fifteen governorates.

This day reminds us why that work matters. We honour the 22 lives lost in 2003 and the humanitarians who stayed and built, and every aid worker carrying this mission forward today.

💙 اليوم العالمي للعمل الإنساني 💙

في 19 آب 2003، فقد العراق اثنين وعشرين مناضلا إنسانيا بهجوم استهدف مقر الأمم المتحدة في بغداد. ومنذ ذلك التاريخ، تكرم الأمم المتحدة هذا اليوم يوما إنسانيا عالميا، ذكرى لأرواحهم، وتقديرا لكل من يخاطر بحياته لخدمة الآخرين.

قبل اثنين وعشرين عاما، في أعقاب ذلك الهجوم ومع انسحاب العديد من المنظمات الدولية من العراق، تأسست جمعية أيادي الرحمة كمنظمة محلية صغيرة في بغداد. نمت تدريجيًا من انطلاقة محلية إلى منظمة وطنية تخدم المجتمعات في أكثر من خمس عشرة محافظة.

يذكرنا هذا اليوم بأهمية هذا العمل. نكرم الأرواح الـ22 التي فقدناها عام 2003 والمناضلين الذين بقوا وبنوا، وكل مناضل إنساني يحمل هذه المهمة إلى الأمام اليوم.

17/08/2026

📌 العربية في الأسفل

💙 A voice for civil society in Anbar 💙

Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid attended the expanded consultation held at the Anbar Governorate Council Hall in Ramadi on the proposed amendments to Iraq's NGO Law No. 12 of 2010.

The meeting, convened jointly by the Anbar NGO Forum and the NGO Affairs Department of the Anbar Governorate Office, brought together representatives of NGOs to discuss the practical impact of the proposed legal changes on civil society work across the governorate.

The session opened with remarks by representatives of the Anbar Governorate Council, who stressed the vital role of civil society organizations in serving local communities and the importance of strengthening partnership with local government.

💙 صوت المجتمع المدني في الأنبار 💙

شاركت جمعية أيادي الرحمة في الجلسة التشاورية الموسعة التي عُقدت في قاعة مجلس محافظة الأنبار في الرمادي حول مشروع تعديل قانون المنظمات غير الحكومية رقم (12) لسنة 2010.

نظّم اللقاء بشكل مشترك ملتقى منظمات الأنبار وقسم شؤون المنظمات في ديوان محافظة الأنبار، وجمع ممثلي منظمات المجتمع المدني لبحث أثر التعديلات القانونية المقترحة على عمل المنظمات في عموم المحافظة.

افتتحت الجلسة بكلمات لمسؤولات من مجلس محافظة الأنبار، أكّدن فيها على الدور الحيوي لمنظمات المجتمع المدني في خدمة المجتمعات المحلية وأهمية تعزيز الشراكة مع الحكومة المحلية.

05/05/2026

Job Announcement
Job Title: Trainer in Falluja and Al Qai'm
No. of Jobs: 8
Project Name: Integrated and Comprehensive Solutions for the Social and Economic Empowerment of the Most Vulnerable Women, Girls, and Boys in Ninewa, Anbar, and Salah Al-Din Governorates, Iraq
Background:
This project, implemented by Mercy Hands Organization in partnership with Action Contre La Faim, aims to support and empower vulnerable families, women, and youth in the districts of Al-Qaim and Fallujah in Anbar Governorate by enhancing their economic opportunities.
The project will provide emergency cash assistance, deliver basic and digital skills training, and offer entrepreneurship training to support beneficiaries in establishing small businesses. It will also provide financial grants for income-generating activities, along with advisory support to assist beneficiaries in formally registering their businesses. These interventions aim to improve livelihoods and strengthen the economic stability of beneficiaries.
Main Responsibilities:
The Trainer/s will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Develop training curricula and materials in English and Arabic. • Contextualize content to local labor market needs, urban and rural settings, gender considerations and disability inclusion. • Prepare session plans, training materials and practical exercises. • Deliver a 10-day training program (two training of 5-days each according to beneficiaries needs) using participatory adult-learning methodologies. • Ensure inclusive participation of women, young people and persons with disabilities. • Maintain accurate attendance and participation records.
Contract Duration:
10 training days (From May to June)
Required Qualifications:
• University degree in a relevant field. • Minimum 3 years of experience delivering adult or vocational training. • Experience working with women, youth and vulnerable populations. • Strong facilitation and communication skills. • Fluency in Arabic; English is an asset.
Application Method:
Please send your CV to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline:
8 May 2026

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