Democracy & Governance

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Fact Sheet: U.S. Assistance to Ethnic and Religious Minorities in Iraq

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As part of the continued commitment by Vice President Pence, Secretary Pompeo, and USAID Administrator Green to support ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq as highlighted earlier this year at the first-ever Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the United States is proud to announce over $178 million in U.S. foreign assistance to support these vulnerable communities in Iraq.

Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability (IGPA/Takamul) Project

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USAID’s Iraq Governance Performance and Accountability (IGPA, known as “Takamul” or “integration” in Arabic) project supports the Government of Iraq’s efforts to strengthen public financial management and tangibly improve the delivery of essential services through locally-led reform initiatives.

Iraq Provincial Elections Activity (IPEA)

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Transparent and fair elections are an important step in the democratic process and contribute to national stability. USAID is supporting the Iraqi electoral process by building the organizational capacity of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) and fostering inclusive and responsive civic engagement by all Iraqis. 

Iraqi Electoral Assistance Project

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USAID is providing a grant for electoral support activities across the country to bolster efforts by the Government of Iraq and Iraqi civil society to hold free and fair elections and enhance voter engagement.

Preserving the Cultural Heritage of Minority Communities in Iraq

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Known as the Cradle of Civilization, present-day Iraq is a land where some of humanity’s most ancient stories were born. USAID supports the preservation of cultural heritage that offers self-definition and a spirit of community to oppressed religious and ethno-religious minorities in Iraq.

USAID Iraq Country Profile

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Since 2003, the United States, through USAID, has been a steadfast partner of Iraq in helping enhance the country’s overall stability and promote greater prosperity for all citizens.

Economic Growth

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Economic Growth and Private Sector Engagement in Iraq

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Working hand in hand with the Government of Iraq, economic and civil society leaders, and vulnerable communities, USAID is helping to pull households out of poverty and promote long-term economic growth by diversifying and strengthening the Iraqi private sector and improving the business investment climate.

Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities (DCEO/Tahfeez) Project

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Finding a way to break free of Iraq's cycle of fragility requires investing in local economic development that supports thriving businesses, creates jobs, and improves the livelihoods of the country's most vulnerable communities. 

Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability (IGPA/Takamul) Project

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USAID’s Iraq Governance Performance and Accountability (IGPA, known as “Takamul” or “integration” in Arabic) project supports the Government of Iraq’s efforts to strengthen public financial management and tangibly improve the delivery of essential services through locally-led reform initiatives.

Middle East North Africa Investment Initiative (MENA II) - Iraq

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Promoting a productive Iraqi SME ecosystem requires ensuring access to financing.  Designed in 2014, USAID’s Middle East and North Africa Investment Initiative (MENA II) seeks to revitalize economic activity in post-ISIS Iraq by providing support to early stage businesses to promote sustainable job creation, improve business competitiveness, and encourage increased equity investment in early stage businesses. 

USAID Iraq Country Profile

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Since 2003, the United States, through USAID, has been a steadfast partner of Iraq in helping enhance the country’s overall stability and promote greater prosperity for all citizens.

Stabilization

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Ahlan Simsim Iraq

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Ahlan Simsim Iraq promotes inclusion, mutual respect, and understanding through multimedia content for Iraqi children, youth, and their families. 

New Partnerships Initiative (NPI): Top Mountain

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USAID is providing a direct grant to Top Mountain, a local organization based in the Kurdistan region, to promote entrepreneurship and improve Iraqis’ employability and job-readiness. 

Preserving the Cultural Heritage of Minority Communities in Iraq

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Known as the Cradle of Civilization, present-day Iraq is a land where some of humanity’s most ancient stories were born. USAID supports the preservation of cultural heritage that offers self-definition and a spirit of community to oppressed religious and ethno-religious minorities in Iraq.

Safe Return

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USAID’s Safe Return project aims to reintegrate internally displaced persons from minority communities in the Ninewa Plain and Sinjar who are survivors of severe human rights abuses.

Shared Future: Enabling Durable Solutions for a Cohesive and Diverse Ninewa Plains

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USAID’s Shared Future project works with youth and community and religious leaders to support the durable return for internally displaced persons from the Ninewa Plain.

Strengthening the Ankawa Humanitarian Committee to Respond to Communities in Crisis

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USAID is providing direct support to the Ankawa Humanitarian Committee (AHC) of the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil to strengthen its ability to deliver relief services for IDPs. The AHC, established by the Archdiocese of Erbil in 2020, is a non-governmental organization that seeks to provide relief programs for displaced persons.

Supporting the Return of Displaced Populations in Ninewa Plain and Western Ninewa

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USAID is supporting the return of displaced populations from ethnic and religious minorities through an integrated, multi-sectoral approach that tailors services to the unique needs of the communities that call this region home.

The Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund

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Marla Ruzicka was a passionate humanitarian who worked on behalf of civilian war victims in Iraq. In 2005, Marla was killed in Baghdad by a car bomb on her way back from visiting Iraqi families who lost relatives due to conflict. Though Marla’s life was tragically cut short, her memory and dedication to helping war victims in Iraq live on through the Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund, championed and funded through appropriations by the U.S. Congress. 

Transitional Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons in Erbil

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Through a joint partnership with the Archdiocese of Erbil, USAID is supporting the sustainable reintegration of internally displaced persons in northern Iraq.