Iraq
Earlier this year, we started a community meeting for the parents and family members of children with disabilities in a small village in Northern Iraq.
Breaking Chains of Unforgiveness
Hassan, a 27-year-old university student studying English, first heard about our character training through a friend. Through the training, he learned the importance of commitment and consistency,
Hope Stored in His Heart
Most of all we sense that Haitham now has hope stored in his heart that he did not have before.
Exploring New Ways of Moving
Yousif, a 4-year-old diagnosed with spina bifida, lay curled up in the corner of the living room floor. The doctors had told his family to give up hope—he was disabled and would remain that way for the rest of his life.
Truth Boost
In spring 2023 we partnered with another NGO. Their local staff were running a centre in the old city for children with learning disabilities.
They wanted to integrate children with physical disabilities and asked our physical therapist (PT) and our occupational therapist (OT) to work specifically with these children.
Character Affects Relationships
“Where did you learn gratitude? It seems that your teacher is teaching you some moral matters.”
Rescued From Revenge
After forgiving, Enam no longer desires to take revenge and now even prays for her former husband.
When the Past Knocked on the Door
The disappearance shattered Muneeb. The uncertainty was a wound that never healed.
Trust is Built Through Peer Groups
This group of four men became eager to meet each other and friendship was formed.
“Nothing About Us Without Us”
Earlier this year, we started a community meeting for the parents and family members of children with disabilities in a small village in Northern Iraq.
Don’t Give Up, There Is Still Hope
After a year of working with her, she is now able to feed herself, shower independently and help with cleaning around the house! When we first started working with her,
Wheelchair Gives New Hope in Life
The wheelchair has not only contributed to Amir’s improvement physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
Character Affects Relationships
While attending a character development training, Heba was reminded of a past conflict with her manager and close friend at work. Once, while her manager was traveling,
Partnerships for Good
He now has a stable home for him and his family and is walking on his “new” foot.
Taking Courage
It is not easy to be a widow caring for a family in a culture where women are expected to remain at home and must guard their reputation carefully.
An Unexpected Apology
Winding along dirt roads on the outskirts of Mosul, 34-year-old Ahmad, together with his wife and extended family, awaited a home visit from our training team.
How a Mother’s Life Was Changed
On his own, he began to stand up and to hold himself on the wall.
New Found Confidence
During the last couple of weeks, Ahmed’s gait and posture have significantly improved.
A Family Effort
Perseverance is one of our five key priorities at Operation Mercy. In our city, we often meet children and families who have endured immense hardship — through war,
Can I Change?
Shy, nervous, tense. Sarah, a 29-year-old mother of two, heard about our character and trauma training from a friend and wanted to see if she could change.
Healing and Growth
During a wedding in a small local village a large fire broke out!