Iraqi Kurdistan
Context of the region
Iraq has a population of nearly 40 million and remains a highly diverse society, marked by divisions between Shia, Sunni, Kurdish, and other minority groups, as well as by the long-lasting effects of decades of conflict, corruption, and social inequalities.
Political and community tensions persist, particularly in areas formerly affected by the Islamic State.
Within this landscape, Iraqi Kurdistan stands out for its institutional autonomy and relative stability, supported by a strong Kurdish identity; however, it too faces internal political rivalries, economic dependence on oil, and social challenges similar to those in the rest of the country.
Iraqi Kurdistan has 6.5 million inhabitants, with 53% of the population under 30 and 30% under 15.
Medical program for refugees
In the Domiz camp near Dohuk, a medical consultation center — Med in Domiz — has been opened for widows and orphaned Syrian refugees, with support from the Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF), which manages the camp hosting 29,062 Syrian refugees.
It should be noted that the decrease in U.S. aid has had a direct impact on the lives of these refugee populations.
A local medical team provides care to nearly 3,750 patients each year, diagnosing conditions and prescribing and dispensing medication.
When necessary, and depending on the severity of the case, patients are referred to the regional hospital not far from Domiz.
This program, inaugurated in October 2025, exemplifies the excellent collaboration between a local medical team drawn from the refugee community — Dr. Whatik, Lava, and Khadija — and an international NGO, with the involvement of our volunteer expert and medical advisor, Dr. Juliette Elie.
Our association made it possible to open this essential medical center for refugees in less than one month.
Art-mediation workshops
In Erbil, the “Youth Express” programme was launched in a juvenile detention centre for girls, while in Sulaymaniyah, it benefits around 100 girls and women.
Yoga therapy workshops complement these programmes, supporting women’s mental and physical well-being.
For these young women, many of whom have experienced displacement, violence and family breakdown, these creative sessions offer a much-needed space to breathe, reconnect with themselves and begin to heal. They help build self-confidence and ease anxiety. As the sessions progress, some participants find new ways to tell their stories, make sense of their experiences and begin to envision a future for themselves.
Program funding
We are seeking €25,000 per year to fund this programme, covering both the workshops and medical consultations for widows and orphans in the Domiz Syrian refugee camp, including the provision of essential medicines.
Our team in Iraqi Kurdistan
Solinfo has established a local association in Iraqi Kurdistan, run by a team led by Khadija, the project coordinator in Domiz. Edouard Lagourgue serves as Country Director.
Rozan Salah
Animatrice en Yoga thérapie pour jeunes femmes éducatrice sociale.
Dr. Whatiq Aziz Alsaydiasoul
A Syrian refugee doctor in Iraq, he runs the Domiz medical center.
Lava Ali Janbly
Assistant nurse at the Domiz medical center.
Khadija Mohammed Adib
Project coordinator for “Med in Domiz.”
Snapshots from Iraqi Kurdistan
Art therapy in the juvenile girls’ prison & medical care center for Syrian refugees.
