In two weeks, twenty-five orphaned and vulnerable girls—ages six to eighteen—are set to begin Artful Mind, an eight-week summer program at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). But their summer of healing and growth depends on us. Led by AUIS librarian Halbast Khan and a team of faculty, staff, and student volunteers, Artful Mind transforms empty classrooms into a […]
Category: Updates
Save USAID: Help Restore Aid to Those in Need
As you can imagine, our associates and partners in Iraq face significant challenges as they work to rebuild lives and communities, address governance issues, and combat climate change and environmental degradation. The Trump administration’s unconstitutional attack on USAID and suspension of U.S. foreign assistance affects these efforts and EPIC’s mission to advance peace and development in Iraq. […]
Join the Movement to Protect Iraq’s Environment
Double Your Impact: Raise $50,000 to Combat Iraq’s Environmental Crisis Iraq is facing a devastating environmental crisis that threatens millions. With your help, we can empower Iraq’s young activists to take on this challenge and fight for a healthier future. Every dollar you give will be matched, doubling your impact. The Challenge Iraq faces an […]
Celebrating Hope and Progress: A Paralympic Win and EPIC’s Work in Iraq
Earlier this month, Iraq celebrated an incredible milestone as 19-year-old Najla Imad Lafta made history by winning Iraq’s first Paralympic gold medal in table tennis. On September 7, she triumphed over Ukraine’s Maryna Lytovchenko 3-1 in the women’s table tennis final (class 6), marking a pivotal moment for the country and for those who believe […]
Join EPIC Sat., Sept. 28 for the Iraqi Children Foundation’s Global 5K!
Every year since 2013, EPIC supporters like you have joined our team to rally support for Iraqi children. This year, we need your help to build our largest team EVER! SATURDAY, Sept. 28 Iraqi Children Foundation‘s 12th Annual “In Their Shoes” Global 5K @ Rock Creek Park in Washington DC Supporting Iraq’s children has been […]
Empowering Iraqi Women: Progress & Challenges on International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, EPIC proudly joins our friends around the world in celebrating the outstanding achievements of women, and in bringing greater attention to the ongoing struggle for women’s rights and empowerment in Iraq. One year ago today, the government of Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani, alongside UN agencies, launched its National Strategy for […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Enabling Peace: Help Strengthen our Impact in 2024
We’re on a meaningful journey together. For a quarter-century, thanks to supporters like you, EPIC has worked to advance peace and human rights in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. We have stood against international sanctions and the atrocities of Saddam Hussein, navigated the aftermath of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, documented ISIS’s genocide against Yazidis, experienced […]
Celebrate 25 years of peace work in the Middle East
On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to celebrate EPIC’s 25 years of humanitarian advocacy and peace work for the people of Iraq. From our inception in 1998 through this year, we have been a consistent voice for peace and for the rights and needs of all Iraqis. In the last ten years alone, that has […]
EPIC Summer 2023 Highlights & Upcoming Initiatives
We are thrilled to share with you the latest updates on EPIC’s ongoing mission to advance peace and development in Iraq. As we approach our 25th anniversary, our commitment to the cause remains unwavering, and we are excited to showcase the impactful strides we’ve taken over this past summer. Unveiling Insights into Iraq’s Water Diplomacy Challenges and […]
NOW AVAILABLE IN ARABIC, NEW REPORT EXAMINES HOW YOUNG IRAQIS ARE ENVISIONING POLITICAL CHANGE, A NEW IRAQI STATE, AND THE FUTURE ROLE OF RELIGION
In recent years, many Iraqis have been expressing growing frustration with political dysfunction, corruption, and poor economic conditions, which they largely blame on muhasasa, the ethno-sectarian apportionment of political offices that has characterized politics in Iraq since 2003. This frustration gave rise to popular protest demanding systemic change, most notably in 2019, when the Tishreen (October) […]