**Child Education and Rehabilitation Organization in Iraq**
Established in 2003, the Child Education and Rehabilitation Organization (formerly known as the Child Education and Rehabilitation Association) aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where beneficiaries can reconnect with their childhood and youth through constructive exchanges and activities.
The center provides children, women, and youth with opportunities to engage in various activities and exercises together. This approach fosters mutual understanding and coexistence while promoting psychological and social well-being. Special attention is given to gender inclusivity, ensuring that both girls and boys have access to appropriate activities and educational programs.
Dedicated activities are designed to improve the conditions of all societal groups, including women, teenagers, youth, and children. Additionally, a capacity-building plan is part of the organization's strategy to develop the skills of local partners and enhance their active roles within local communities.
As sectarian violence increases and normal life in mixed societies becomes more complex, the center has been dedicated to helping children and youth understand diversity and learn how to coexist peacefully. The center is regularly attended by girls and women from various backgrounds, including Kurds, Arabs, and Yazidis.
The Child Education and Empowerment Organization in Iraq offers a wide range of activities for children and women at its center in Erbil Governorate, Iraq. The center aims to enhance knowledge, social cohesion, creativity, and the psychological and social well-being of its beneficiaries through educational, recreational, and sports activities. Since its inception in 2003, the NGO has fostered positive experiences with national and international partners such as the Iraqi Ministry of Youth, MPDL, UNICEF, the Iraqi Red Crescent (IRC), ICS, OXFAM, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the British Embassy, Save the Children, the Italian INTERSOS, and the Dutch BST, among others. We have developed strategies to lengthen and expand our impact and reach.