Domiz Syrian Refugee Camp

Besides running ongoing programs in our MFI Community Center in Kabarto and in our MFI Center in the local community of Qasara, we are grateful this month to also be running programs in a Syrian Camp! In Domiz, (the Syrian Camp) we taught Beginners English. Every Wednesday, those that participated in this program were able to advance in vocabulary. Along with that, they were able to grow in confidence of expression by using tools such as interactive games and group activities.

Another fun program that was going on in Domiz Camp was an Art Class for children! To be able to create an environment for children to be free and creative is a blessing to be a part of!

Opportunity to Learn

This April, we had the privilege here in Iraqi Kurdistan, to teach and see Kurdish youth from the host community learn Beginners and Advanced English. They also were able to learn different levels of Art.

Not only do we run programs from our MFI community center in Kabarto Camp, but we have loved being able to reach out and teach as many as we can in other locations as well! These students were able to grow in language learning, sports, computer, cooking, health, aerobics, farm and agriculture etc. Depending on each individual’s skill level, they were able to participate in either Beginner Level, Intermediate Level or Advanced English. We are very proud of all our students who put forth great effort to learn and grow.

In total, we ran thirty-seven programs this month in three different locations. Both children and teenagers had the privilege of having MFI volunteers teach them from many different nations in the world! Due to their situation, many feel as if they can’t dream and have no future. We are honored as MFI to see these youth gain hope through these programs and desire for them to have a brighter future.

Equipment for the Disabled

This March, we were able to make a trip to N.E. Syria. There is a beautiful, war-torn town that has experienced much pain and grief near the border of Turkey. Many of the families have lost loved ones and have experienced much trauma from what they have seen and gone through. In this beautiful Kurdish town, there are also some poor families with disabled children.

We have been able to make multiple visits to the facility where the disabled children attend. The staff at this facility love the children, and work very hard to teach and care for these disabled children. We are so happy that we could help to provide some necessary exercise equipment for these children. Exercising is not only good for their health and well-being, but it also plays a key role in their development. Through therapy and physical activity, they will be able to strengthen and develop muscles!

We are thankful for all MFI partners who help to make an impact in this region of the world.