The 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
Are 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
Meeting 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
Tal 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
Appearance 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
Who 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
To 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