Gerardus AdemaThe woman at the caféIn Kirkuk, Iraq, Cafes are where people, mostly men, gather to talk, smoke, and drink coffee. Sometimes they also have a kitchen where they…Oct 21, 20211Oct 21, 20211
Gerardus AdemaAre the children in Tooz so different?A few weeks ago, I saw some of our work in Tooz, a district in Salah Al-din located in Iraq. This was the first time I visited the area. We…Jun 19, 2021Jun 19, 2021
Gerardus AdemaMeeting at the KGBCoordination meetings with the UN are normal in the NGO world. This used to be a lively affair with many NGO leaders with A-type…Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 2021
Gerardus AdemaTal Afar — Far from normal?I found myself in a city called Tal Afar for almost two months in August and September of this year, where we responded to the impact of…Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020
Gerardus AdemaAppearance vs Content — Is it really white?Last week I went with some of my Iraqi colleagues to the market of Tal Afar. Fresh produce is not sold in shops but rather by small…Sep 6, 2020Sep 6, 2020
Gerardus AdemaWho Matters? — An African experience.I’ve been pondering the response to the killing of George Floyd. The incident took place in the USA; however, it unleashed worldwide…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
Gerardus AdemaTo be understood in a different world.Why write? I’ve heard it said that everyone wants to love and be loved. However, I believe that first, we all want to understand and be…Aug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020