Iraq

Although major efforts are being made by the Government of Iraq (GoI) and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to encourage and facilitate returns, many vulnerable families are unable to return without assistance.

Ninewa and Dahuk are among the most severely affected governorates in Iraq. Dahuk hosts one of the largest displaced populations, while Ninewa governorate hosts the largest number of people in need. There is a strong desire from the people to return and re-settle, the most common reasons for delaying their return include a lack of security, access to lands and property, and the unavailability of services and employment. Once back in their village, returnees face significant challenges, including the loss of livelihoods, the high level of destruction of their properties, and deteriorated public services.

JDA has partnered with ZOA International to begin assisting Iraqi IDPs and Chaldean communities. The project will provide livelihood opportunities to vulnerable groups of IDPs, returnees and host community members, in line with their identified needs. By giving them livelihood opportunities, we seek to increase IDPs, and returnee re-settlement in Hamdinaya and Telkaif districts in Ninewa governorate, and Sumel district in Dahuk.