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Rehabilitation of the Mar Gewargis Church in Deralok The rehabilitation of the Deralok Church is complete, thanks to the 2023 Golden Key Gala! Despite the snowy January conditions, our team tackled everything – fixed and repainted walls, new outdoor roofing, and fresh carpeting. | | |
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Restoration project within the Sacred Heart Cathedral We've started work on the classroom and study room restoration project within the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Thanks to the support from the 2022 CASA Live and 2023 Golden Key Gala, we are revitalizing these spaces destroyed by ISIS in 2014. We will begin by removing all the old flooring and walls, and once complete, the church can resume its Christian education program and offer a space for young students to pursue their studies. | | |
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Distributing Christmas Gifts for Children in Bashiqa The 10th annual Sandooqe'd Santa celebration has brought joy to Bashiqa, Nineveh! In collaboration with the Syriac Orthodox Church, we gathered 400 children for a day of excitement, filled with Santa's gifts. This heartwarming day was made possible by the 2022 CASA Christmas fundraiser and our generous Gabbare members. | | |
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Distributing Christmas gifts for 538 children in Baghdeda During our last week of 2023 in Baghdeda, we partnered with Etuti Institute to create a memorable Christmas experience for hundreds of first, second and third graders. The Shlama Foundation provided 539 gifts, which were funded by the 2023 Golden Key Group Gala Fundraiser! Last year was one of the town’s worse years in its history due to the fire tragedy in September 2023, but we hope the the gifts brought the children happiness | | |
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Supporting 7 Schools in Alqosh and Tesqopa with Textbooks Shlama from Tesqopa and Alqosh! Thanks to Assyrians without Borders, we've delivered over 2,300 books to primary and secondary students across seven different schools. In the past, classes were conducted without an adequate number of books, with students sharing limited resources and unable to take books home. Now students can enjoy a much-improved learning experience. These schools have various needs, and we hope to continue supporting them in the future. | | |
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| | Assyrians are losing their language. Welcome to the era of Iraq’s private schools. | | |
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Shlama, I am Omran Adnan Jarbo, from the city of Telkeppe, Iraq. I am 23 years old and a graduate in Dams and Water Resources Engineering. I also have a diploma in philosophy and theology and currently I am a student in the Faculty of Law/fourth stage. I am interested in societal issues as I am a community activist in the Telkeppe area, and I am also interested in issues of transferring and preserving Christian heritage and culture in Iraq, so I created a account on Instagram called "kepa.datra". |
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Why does he volunteer for Shlama? |
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I work with Shlama because I love to serve and support the members of my community in their historical cities. One of Shlama Foundation's goals is to stabilize our people in their cities by supporting them in various ways and means. Shlama worked to restore stability and rebuild many buildings in our city of Telkeppe and various cities in Iraq where our people are present. I aim to provide the service to all our people who need it. Through my work I aim to prevent our people from thinking about immigration, but rather create programs to build bridges and bring our people in diaspora, especially the young people of the new generation, to get to know each other. To know their roots and history, and to be spiritually connected to the cities of their fathers and grandfathers, and also for them to support their areas of origin so that we all continue to develop, and that Shlama prevails among us. |
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Allow me to introduce myself; I am Bahra, a 27-year-old graduate from the University of Duhok, where I pursued my passion for accounting. Since my university days, I've been captivated by the intricacies of accounting and have eagerly sought opportunities to apply the skills I've acquired through years of dedicated study. |
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Why does she volunteer for Shlama? |
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As previously mentioned, since graduating, I've been fervently searching for ways to contribute to and serve my community, utilizing the expertise I've cultivated over the years. Upon discovering the Shlama Foundation, I recognized it as the perfect avenue to pursue my passion for community service right here in our homeland. I firmly believe that our society thrives when individuals like myself come together, driven by a shared dedication to serving our community. I am committed to continuing my efforts in collaboration with the Shlama Foundation and its members, as we strive to foster growth and support within our society. |
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I am Rodina Moayad from Iraq, 21 years old, and I am a volunteer at the Shlama Foundation. I graduated with a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the same field. |
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Why does she volunteer for Shlama? |
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Volunteering at Shlama is an honor for me as I believe in their mission of supporting and empowering communities. Also, it's a great way for me to give back and make a positive difference. This is a fantastic opportunity for me to gain valuable experience in helping others. Being a part of this foundation allows me to learn new skills, as well as being incredibly fulfilling. |
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