US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2018/1
Iraq Foundation
Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE)
The project goal is to equip a core group of returnee (and IDP) women who are survivors of violence to build family and community resilience against violence and extremism. It will also provide training to enable them to coach and guide a broader segment of women in their communities to counter violence and radicalization through peace-building. Iraq Foundation (IF) is implementing this project in 4 locations: Two in Nenawa governorate; One in Anbar governorate; and one in Salaheddin governorate.
• Objective One: Building capacities of fifty-six women leaders to support women in their local communities in Nenawa, Anbar, and Salaheddin governorates to counter violent extremism (VE) and radicalization. • Objective Two: Supporting local women to identify markers and indicators of radicalization and violence in their families and local communities and learn skills to counter violent extremism. • Objective Three: Raising awareness and advocacy for women’s role in Countering Violent Extremism within local communities.
The direct beneficiaries are those women and community members who will participate in project activities and are influenced directly by the activities provided. The total number is estimated at 750 beneficiaries.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
Activity one (the launch of events in 4 locations) was completed in July 2018. Two workshops from activity two were completed in August 2018. Activity one was launched in the presence of a group of women and community leaders and state officials who are interested in the subject. The launch event has achieved the following objectives: 1) Introduce the project to the local community in terms of the reasons, objectives, and mechanisms of the project and the results that the project aspires to. 2) Raising awareness of the local community on the role of women in reducing conflict. 3) Encourage women's participation in the project and motivate the community to support the project. 4) Conduct a field study about the questionnaire distributed in the forum. 5) Develop a database of women candidates for participation and select (56) women leaders. During the month of August 2018. two activities were successfully implemented: The FIRST WORKSHOP was held on "The Concept of Violence and Extremism and the Role of Women in Peacebuilding", with the participation of (56) women leaders who were informed about the concept of violence and extremism. The workshop addressed potential indicators, identification of signs of extremism, the impact of violent extremism on the family and society, ways to combat radicalism and extremism through monitoring and engagement, and promoting dialogue, tolerance and moderation through peace-building and conflict management. The SECOND WORKSHOP was held on "principles and skills of stimulating ideas and effective communication" with the participation of the same group of women leaders who participated in the first workshop aimed at developing the expertise of women leaders in the skills of coaching.
Iraq Foundation
Iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
589398
589398
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands
Iraq Foundation
102369.45
530458.20
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
Internal quarterly narrative report
205 community members (women and men) attend launch event
Attendance sheets showing number of people attending launch events
Questionnaire circulated to receive input and opinions of attendees at launch events
185 questionnaires completed by attendees
Number of questionnaires completed
56 women selected for CVE training
Signed MOUs with women
Preparation and distribution of training materials to women
Training manuals
56 women are trained about VE and learn new coaching skills.
Two 3-day workshops conducted in 4 locations
Attendance sheets, before and after surveys of trainees, monitoring by IF staff, reports from partner NGOs, personal testimonies from 4 locations
Raised awareness among 205 attendees on combating violent extremism.
Level of participation in event discussions as documented by NGO partner reports and IF monitoring reports
Local communities ready to support project activities and goals
Attendees of launch event actively participated in discussions on the content presented. Women attendees were willing to participate. Reports from partner NGOs, IF monitoring.
Women leaders understand project and are willing to actively contribute to activities and goals.
Women participate in event discussions, reports from partner NGOs and IF staff monitoring. Volunteer for project.
56 women leaders understand the principles of violent extremism and can identify cases
Before and after surveys of women. Personal testimonies from women of stories of domestic violence, as reported by partner NGOs
Women leaders are more confident and active in addressing cases of family violence
Personal testimonies from women of their interventions in cases of domestic violence, reports and observations from partner NGOs
Insight gained into attitudes of communities regarding VE and women's role in CVE
Analysis of the outcomes of 185 questionnaires
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2018/2
Iraq Foundation
Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE)
The project goal is to equip a core group of returnee (and IDP) women who are survivors of violence to build family and community resilience against violence and extremism. It will also provide training to enable them to coach and guide a broader segment of women in their communities to counter violence and radicalization through peace-building. Iraq Foundation (IF) is implementing this project in 4 locations: Two in Nenawa governorate; One in Anbar governorate; and one in Salaheddin governorate.
• Objective One: Building capacities of fifty-six women leaders to support women in their local communities in Nenawa, Anbar, and Salaheddin governorates to counter violent extremism (VE) and radicalization. • Objective Two: Supporting local women to identify markers and indicators of radicalization and violence in their families and local communities and learn skills to counter violent extremism. • Objective Three: Raising awareness and advocacy for women’s role in Countering Violent Extremism within local communities.
The direct beneficiaries are those women and community members who will participate in project activities and are influenced directly by the activities provided. The total number is estimated at 750 beneficiaries.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
Activity one (the launch of events in 4 locations) was completed in July 2018. Two workshops from activity two were completed in August 2018. Activity one was launched in the presence of a group of women and community leaders and state officials who are interested in the subject. The launch event has achieved the following objectives: 1) Introduce the project to the local community in terms of the reasons, objectives, and mechanisms of the project and the results that the project aspires to. 2) Raising awareness of the local community on the role of women in reducing conflict. 3) Encourage women's participation in the project and motivate the community to support the project. 4) Conduct a field study about the questionnaire distributed in the forum. 5) Develop a database of women candidates for participation and select (56) women leaders. During the month of August 2018. two activities were successfully implemented: The FIRST WORKSHOP was held on "The Concept of Violence and Extremism and the Role of Women in Peacebuilding", with the participation of (56) women leaders who were informed about the concept of violence and extremism. The workshop addressed potential indicators, identification of signs of extremism, the impact of violent extremism on the family and society, ways to combat radicalism and extremism through monitoring and engagement, and promoting dialogue, tolerance and moderation through peace-building and conflict management. The SECOND WORKSHOP was held on "principles and skills of stimulating ideas and effective communication" with the participation of the same group of women leaders who participated in the first workshop aimed at developing the expertise of women leaders in the skills of coaching.
Iraq Foundation
Iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
589398
530458
589398
102369
97700
Quarter One Questionnaire Report
Internal Quarter One Narrative Report
Internal Quarter Two Narrative Report
Quarter Three Report
Quarter Four Report
56 women selected for CVE training
Signed MOUs with women
Preparation and distribution of training materials to women
Training materials
205 community members (women and men) attend launch event
Attendance sheets showing number of people attending launch events
56 women are trained about VE
Two 3-day workshops conducted in 4 locations
Sign-ins on attendance sheets, confirmed via monitoring by IF staff
Questionnaire circulated to receive input and opinions of attendees at launch events
185 questionnaires completed by attendees
Number of questionnaires completed
Local communities ready to support project activities and goals
Attendees of launch events actively participated in discussions on the content presented. Women attendees were willing to participate. Reports from partner NGOs, IF monitoring.
Women leaders understand project and are willing to actively contribute to activities and goals.
Women participate in event discussions, reports from partner NGOs and IF staff monitoring. Volunteer for project.
Raised awareness among 205 attendees on combating violent extremism.
Level of participation in event discussions as documented by NGO partner reports and IF monitoring reports.
Women leaders are more confident and active in addressing cases of family violence.
Personal testimonies from women of their interventions in cases of domestic violence, reports and observations from partner NGOs
280 women share their opinions and experiences in the fight against violent extremism in their communities according to their practical experience.
Active and continuous participation of women
Insight gained into attitudes of communities regarding VE and women's role in CVE
Analysis of the outcomes of 185 questionnaires
56 women leaders understand the principles of violent extremism and can identify cases
Before and after surveys of women. Personal testimonies from women of stories of domestic violence, as reported by partner NGOs
55 women leaders are ready to contribute actively to project activities using coaching skills to support local women
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
55 women leaders can apply event design and implementation
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
55 women leaders are able to enlist support of local authorities for the project and contribute to CVE initiative
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
55 women hold 28 dialogue meetings with local women
Number of dialogue and feedback meetings held
As measured by reports from partner NGOs and reports and discussions on WhatsApp groups created by women leaders
Local mothers engage in candid dialogue and share their experiences in the fight against violence in their families and communities
Number of local mothers who attended dialogue and feedback meetings
As measured by reports from partner NGOs on the meetings, as well as reports from WhatsApp groups created by women leaders
55 women leaders coach local women and actively encourage women to participate in countering violent extremism
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
280 mothers acquire understanding of P/CVE and mechanisms to combat VE in their families
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Interactive events planned and agreed on
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Referrals provided where needed
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
280 local mothers are better able to recognize and confront manifestations of violence and extremism within their families and communities
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Women leaders gain the trust of local communities and local authorities
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Mothers are better able to help families to build resilience and reject extremism and adopt moderate behavior
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Women leaders are able to resolve cases of conflict in their local communities
As measured by reports from partner NGOs, as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by women leaders
55 women leaders are trained on coaching skills, and develop strategies for implementation
Attendance sheets submitted by partner NGOs, pre and post-training evaluation sheets, reports of trainings sessions from trainers and NGO partners
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2018/3
Iraq Foundation
Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE)
The project goal is to equip a core group of returnee (and IDP) women who are survivors of violence to build family and community resilience against violence and extremism. It will also provide training to enable them to coach and guide a broader segment of women in their communities to counter violence and radicalization through peace-building. Iraq Foundation (IF) is implementing this project in 4 locations: Two in Nenawa governorate; One in Anbar governorate; and one in Salaheddin governorate.
• Objective One: Building capacities of fifty-six women leaders to support women in their local communities in Nenawa, Anbar, and Salaheddin governorates to counter violent extremism (VE) and radicalization. • Objective Two: Supporting local women to identify markers and indicators of radicalization and violence in their families and local communities and learn skills to counter violent extremism. • Objective Three: Raising awareness and advocacy for women’s role in Countering Violent Extremism within local communities.
The direct beneficiaries are those women and community members who will participate in project activities and are influenced directly by the activities provided. The total number is estimated at 750 beneficiaries.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
Activity one (the launch of events in 4 locations) was completed in July 2018. Two workshops from activity two were completed in August 2018. Activity one was launched in the presence of a group of women and community leaders and state officials who are interested in the subject. The launch event has achieved the following objectives: 1) Introduce the project to the local community in terms of the reasons, objectives, and mechanisms of the project and the results that the project aspires to. 2) Raising awareness of the local community on the role of women in reducing conflict. 3) Encourage women's participation in the project and motivate the community to support the project. 4) Conduct a field study about the questionnaire distributed in the forum. 5) Develop a database of women candidates for participation and select (56) women leaders. During the month of August 2018. two activities were successfully implemented: The FIRST WORKSHOP was held on "The Concept of Violence and Extremism and the Role of Women in Peacebuilding", with the participation of (56) women leaders who were informed about the concept of violence and extremism. The workshop addressed potential indicators, identification of signs of extremism, the impact of violent extremism on the family and society, ways to combat radicalism and extremism through monitoring and engagement, and promoting dialogue, tolerance and moderation through peace-building and conflict management. The SECOND WORKSHOP was held on "principles and skills of stimulating ideas and effective communication" with the participation of the same group of women leaders who participated in the first workshop aimed at developing the expertise of women leaders in the skills of coaching.
Iraq Foundation
Iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
589398
530458
589398
102369
97700
115010.2
Quarter One Report
Quarter Two Report
Preparation and distribution of training materials to women
Training materials
55 women leaders are ready to contribute actively to project activities using coaching skills to support local women
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
Insight gained into attitudes of communities regarding VE and women's role in CVE
Analysis of the outcomes of 185 questionnaires
55 women leaders can apply event design and implementation
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
480 women shared their insights and experiences in 48 dialogue sessions
Number of dialogue sessions completed by WL
56 women leaders understand the principles of violent extremism and can identify cases
Before and after surveys of women. Personal testimonies from women of stories of domestic violence, as reported by partner NGOs
56 women selected for CVE training
Signed MOUs with women
205 community members (women and men) attend launch event
Attendance sheets showing number of people attending launch events
55 women leaders can apply event design and implementation
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
56 women are trained about VE
Two 3-day workshops conducted in 4 locations
Sign-ins on attendance sheets, confirmed via monitoring by IF staff
55 women leaders are able to enlist support of local authorities for the project and contribute to CVE initiative
Pre and post-training evaluation sheets filled out by 55 women, reports of training sessions from trainers and NGO partners
185 questionnaires completed by attendees
Number of questionnaires completed
280 local mothers are better able to recognize and confront manifestations of violence and extremism within their families and communities
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
280 women share their opinions and experiences in the fight against violent extremism in their communities according to their practical experience
Active and continuous participation of women
Women leaders gain the trust of local communities and local authorities
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
55 women leaders hold 28 dialogue meetings with local women
Number of dialogue and feedback meetings held
Mothers are better able to help families to build resilience and reject extremism and adopt moderate behavior
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Local mothers engage in candid dialogue and share their experiences in the fight against violence in their families and communities
Number of local mothers who attended dialogue and feedback meetings
Women leaders are able to resolve cases of conflict in their local communities
As measured by reports from partner NGOs, as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by women leaders
55 women leaders coach local women and actively encourage women to participate in countering violent extremism
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
280 mothers acquire understanding of P/CVE and mechanisms to combat VE in their families
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Interactive events planned and agreed on
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
Referrals provided where needed
As measured by reports from partner NGOs as well as reports from WhatsApp groups made by local women
55 women leaders are trained on coaching skills and develop strategies for implementation
Attendance sheets submitted by partner NGOs, pre and post-training evaluation sheets, reports of trainings sessions from trainers and NGO partners
Local communities ready to support project activities and goals
Attendees of launch events actively participated in discussions on the content presented. Women attendees were willing to participate. Reports from partner NGOs, IF monitoring.
Women leaders understand project and are willing to actively contribute to activities and goals
Women participate in event discussions, reports from partner NGOs and IF staff monitoring. Volunteer for project.
Raised awareness among 205 attendees on combating violent extremism
Level of participation in event discussions as documented by NGO partner reports and IF monitoring reports.
Women leaders are more confident and active in addressing cases of family violence
Personal testimonies from women of their interventions in cases of domestic violence, reports and observations from partner NGOs
Participants have learned to identify and diagnose problems of VE in their families and have begun to speak without fear.
Based on monitoring and reports from IF staff and women leaders
Participants have become aware of the tools they can use to follow the behavior of their children and prevent them from violent extremism.
Measured by reports and monitoring from IF staff and women leaders
WL have acquired self-confidence in dialogue management and applying the skills learned in workshops.
As measured from monitoring and reports by IF staff
WL have successfully moderated all the dialogue sessions, the family events, and the feedback sessions. They have won the confidence of community women, and are skilled at listening.
As measured from monitoring and reports by IF staff
Community women see WL as role models, and have increased awareness of their self-worth and the important role they can play within the family
As measured by monitoring and reports from IF staff
Women Leaders coached 480 local women on Violent Extremism and mechanisms for countering and preventing VE
As measured by number of attendees at dialogue sessions
Participants in the dialogue meetings now have the capacity to support their families to reduce VE.
Based on monitoring and reports from IF staff and women leaders
WL have acquired considerable skills in coaching other women and families, moderating behavior, and advising changes in behavior.
As measured by monitoring and reports from IF staff
Women are more aware of and able to recognize indicators of violence, aggressive behavior, and extremist beliefs.
As measured by monitoring and reports from IF staff
20 mothers and their children participate at each event
Total number of maternal participants per event
Women are able to recognize and deal with problems they have within families or the community. Some women have changed their own behavior, or have helped others to change behavior
As measured by monitoring and reports from IF staff
30 feedback sessions held
Number of sessions held successfully
8 family events, 2 in each location, held for mothers and children
Number of family events held
176 women participated in feedback sessions
Number of attendees
Several survivors of ISIS violence, or of extremism within the community, are prepared to speak out publicly.
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
Community women are able to exchange information and provide mutual support. Social groups were created on WhatsApp and Viber that include participants in the dialogues with members of the project team. A Facebook page was created to increase communication.
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
WL are successfully promoting the concepts of forgiveness and tolerance and the need to combat extremism
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
By observing the actions and reactions of children, mothers were sensitized to what actions and attitudes might represent aggressive and violent behavior and what alternative, peaceful approaches are available.
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
Officials who attended the events were engaged and supportive.
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
Community women have acquired greater capacity for critical thinking; they observe their social environment, behavior and traditional beliefs of family members and others.
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
Women encouraged others to talk to WL about problems of VE.
As measured through reports and monitoring by IF staff
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2018/4
Iraq Foundation
Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE)
The project goal is to equip a core group of returnee (and IDP) women who are survivors of violence to build family and community resilience against violence and extremism. It will also provide training to enable them to coach and guide a broader segment of women in their communities to counter violence and radicalization through peace-building. Iraq Foundation (IF) is implementing this project in 4 locations: Two in Nenawa governorate; One in Anbar governorate; and one in Salaheddin governorate.
• Objective One: Building capacities of fifty-six women leaders to support women in their local communities in Nenawa, Anbar, and Salaheddin governorates to counter violent extremism (VE) and radicalization. • Objective Two: Supporting local women to identify markers and indicators of radicalization and violence in their families and local communities and learn skills to counter violent extremism. • Objective Three: Raising awareness and advocacy for women’s role in Countering Violent Extremism within local communities.
The direct beneficiaries are those women and community members who will participate in project activities and are influenced directly by the activities provided. The total number is estimated at 750 beneficiaries.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
Activity one (the launch of events in 4 locations) was completed in July 2018. Two workshops from activity two were completed in August 2018. Activity one was launched in the presence of a group of women and community leaders and state officials who are interested in the subject. The launch event has achieved the following objectives: 1) Introduce the project to the local community in terms of the reasons, objectives, and mechanisms of the project and the results that the project aspires to. 2) Raising awareness of the local community on the role of women in reducing conflict. 3) Encourage women's participation in the project and motivate the community to support the project. 4) Conduct a field study about the questionnaire distributed in the forum. 5) Develop a database of women candidates for participation and select (56) women leaders. During the month of August 2018. two activities were successfully implemented: The FIRST WORKSHOP was held on "The Concept of Violence and Extremism and the Role of Women in Peacebuilding", with the participation of (56) women leaders who were informed about the concept of violence and extremism. The workshop addressed potential indicators, identification of signs of extremism, the impact of violent extremism on the family and society, ways to combat radicalism and extremism through monitoring and engagement, and promoting dialogue, tolerance and moderation through peace-building and conflict management. The SECOND WORKSHOP was held on "principles and skills of stimulating ideas and effective communication" with the participation of the same group of women leaders who participated in the first workshop aimed at developing the expertise of women leaders in the skills of coaching.
Iraq Foundation
Iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
589398
530458
102369
97700
257091
115010
Quarter Three Report
Quarter Four Report
Quarter One Report
Quarter Two Report
family events (2 in each location) held for mothers and children.
Mothers and their children attended and participated in family events.
WL and mothers observed children’s behavior during competitive games and activities.
Mothers started monitoring signs of violence and extremism in their children.
mothers (20 in each event) with children participated.
Mothers started monitoring signs of violence and extremism in their children.
By observing the actions and reactions of children, mothers were sensitized to what actions and attitudes might represent aggressive and violent behavior and what alternative, peaceful approaches are available.
Mothers started monitoring signs of violence and extremism in their children.
WL have acquired skills in coaching other women and families, moderating behavior, and advising changes in behavior.
Mothers asked for more events like these to bring the society together, build social networks, and train mothers to observe the behavior of their children.
A 45-minutes documentary film covering the project’s four locations (Mosul, Hamdaniya, Ramadi and Tikrit).
Women were willing to appear on camera and tell their stories to the media.
Officials understand the value of social events that promote peaceful interaction.
Local officials attended the family events, praised the events and suggested expanding the program.
The appearance of 10 women (7 women survivors and 3 WL) in the documentary and the completion of filming as required.
Women survivors told their stories candidly and spontaneously.
feedback sessions were held.
Participation and openness of community women talking about VE.
Broadcasts on national TV stations.
The ability of WL to coordinate and cooperate and gain confidence of mothers to tell their stories and problems.
Recognition that VE targets all Iraqis, regardless of religion or sect.
Women were willing to appear on camera and tell their stories to the media.
Women are strongly motivated to oppose violence and extremism in their families and communities.
Women were willing to appear on camera and tell their stories to the media.
Women are resilient; they must re-build lives and maintain family cohesion, and therefore they can build resilience in those around them.
Women survivors told their stories candidly and spontaneously.
Community women have acquired greater capacity for critical thinking; they observe their social environment, behavior and traditional beliefs of family members and others.
Women engaged in self-evaluation in group settings.
Women can be empowered to become agents for moderation and peace.
The ability of WL to coordinate and cooperate and gain confidence of mothers to tell their stories and problems.
people attended the documentary screening meeting
The presence of a large number of women and participants of the conference and their interaction with the film and active participation in the discussions and the presentation.
98 people attended the meetings.
Attendance of officials, community leaders, and academics and their interest in the project.
Officials, professionals, and clerics have become more familiar with the work of the project.
Attendance of officials, community leaders, and academics and their interest in the project.
Endorsement of the project by local officials, clerics and teachers, and acknowledgment that this is what the community needs.
Attendance of officials, community leaders, and academics and their interest in the project.
The presence of a large number of officials supporting the role of women and encourage them in society.
The presence of a large number of women and participants of the conference and their interaction with the film and active participation in the discussions and the presentation.
Participants arrived at broadly accepted definitions and criteria of indicators that can lead to more effective interventions by multiple stakeholders.
Open discussion of sensitive topics that are relevant to VE.
A high profile and successful conference was held under the auspices of Dr. Bashir Al – Haddad, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.
165 people attended this event. The attendance of MPs and senior officials, indicating the importance of the goals of the project and its relevance to security and stability in Iraq.
Participants, especially men, agreed that women are well placed to recognize early warning signs of extremism or violent behavior and are capable of effecting change towards more moderate and peaceful behavior.
The presence of a large number of women and participants of the conference and their interaction with the film and active participation in the discussions and the presentation.
Community leaders agreed on the indicators observed by WLs during the project activities.
Open discussion of sensitive topics that are relevant to VE.
5 WL participated in a panel discussion and answered questions.
The confidence of WL who were on the panel and spoke with assurance about their experiences and the value of their work.
A short version of the documentary film was shown.
Wide media coverage.
The conferences emphasized the importance of women to continue the project and that it should be generalized throughout the provinces as they need such activities.
Good interaction by all participants, including leaders, and their opinions in favor of supporting the status of women in communities and provide moral support for women.
Gaining the confidence of decision-makers and encouraging them to continue work to raise the role of women leaders and activate it in society.
The confidence of WL who were on the panel and spoke with assurance about their experiences and the value of their work.
The WL received moral support in order to continue implementing the project and spread it widely in all districts of each governorate. Women can be successfully trained as leaders and agents for P/CVE in their communities.
The confidence of WL who were on the panel and spoke with assurance about their experiences and the value of their work.
Developing trust within the community is a cornerstone to building community resilience.
WL had the opportunity to tell their own stories and talk to the media.
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/1
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities against Violent Extremism and Radicalization (BRYC)
Background:
With the pilot project Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) implemented from June 2018 to June 2019, the Iraq Foundation (IF) successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders in their local communities in ISIS-liberated areas: the provinces of Nenawa (East Mosul and Hamdaniya), Anbar (Ramadi) and Salaheddin ( Tikrit) to prevent against violent extremism and radicalization. Through coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings, and interventions, women leaders (WL) helped their communities to develop awareness of and resilience to VE. Women professionals who had participated in the leadership training are now using their knowledge and skills in their work environment, such as classrooms, medical clinics, and in the media.
The new project, implemented over a two-year period from May 1-2020 to April 30, 2022, will take into account recommendations the WAVE project and the IME report, specifically the expansion of activities to additional locations and communities and the increase of beneficiaries. Therefore, the new project will expand to 7 locations, adding Baghdad province to the three provinces in WAVE, and considerably increase the number of beneficiaries. The past success with professionals will be carried over, with specific PVE training for women and men professionals and community leaders who have public influence. There will be additional focus on engaging men as agents of change in outreach to communities and PVE interventions. Our lessons learned from the WAVE project indicate that most interventions involved vulnerable youth; therefore, in addition to addressing communities as a whole, the new project will place additional emphasis on PVE education for school-aged children and encourage critical thinking about VE issues, and it will train older youth to act as mentors. Joint PVE-themed projects between older youth and school-aged youth will aim to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and increased confidence and belonging.
Project Goal:
The overarching goal of this project is to enable youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities. The Iraq Foundation along with its three local partners are implementing the project in four Iraqi governorates: Baghdad, Al-Anbar, Salahuddin, and Ninawa
Objective 1: Build capacities of male and female PVE leaders (community leaders, professionals, and teachers) to conduct community outreach and provide PVE support to youth (12 to 18) and families. (Year 1).
Objective 2: Continue outreach to communities, and develop a cross-referral system, a MEAL matrix, and a PVE Handbook for teachers to support PVE interventions and build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization. (Years 1 and 2).
Objective 3: Build capacities of college-aged youth to become PVE leaders for youth (12-18) and help build resilience of both groups against VE through developing self-worth and reinforcing civic pride. (Year 2).
The targeted beneficiaries in each location will include (1) professionals (school teachers, Community Police members, social workers); (2) community leaders (religious clerics, mukhtars, local officials) who have influence; (3) local communities and families; (4) school-aged youth; and (5) college-aged youth. The total number of anticipated beneficiaries in all project locations is anticipated to be more than 2000 people.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
IF launched the project activities in June 2020. We hired a local project manager to be based in the Baghdad office, and a DC-based project officer who together launched the project’s preparation phase along with the partner NGOs.
Project’s action items:
1. IF project staff developed a project description brief in Arabic and sent it the partner NGOs. The project staff also developed a brochure in Arabic and translated other project materials to make available for distribution during community meetings and visits with local officials and other stakeholders.
2. On June 25th, 2020, IF project staff conducted a plenary meeting with the executive directors of the three partner NGOs: Salam Al-Rafidain (Al-Anbar), PAO Organization (Ninawa), and Al-Noor Organization (Salahuddin). We discussed with the partners the project’s goal and objectives, scope, activities, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each of the partner NGOs in the project.
3. IF project staff developed specific Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the three partner NGOs detailing the roles and responsibilities of the NGOs and of IF as the lead organization carrying out this project. The MoUs were signed by the NGOs’ executive directors and sent back to IF on June 28th.
4. IF project staff developed the necessary forms to be used in the project such as work plans and timelines, participants’ attendance lists, reporting templates, and the results framework, and shared them with the partner NGOs.
5. IF’s DC-based PO developed job description for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, and Terms of Reference (ToR) for an external specialist. These two specialists will work together on developing the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Matrix (MEAL).
6. During the month of July, the partner NGOs, started reaching out to their local communities to introduce the project and get community buy-in. Key local officials and community leaders were contacted by phone and internet instead of face-to-face meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and consequent curfews and lockdowns. The NGOs managed to carry out the preparatory phase of socialization of the project effectively under the circumstances. The meetings were successful in gaining the community support and buy-in, and the targeted stakeholders expressed strong interest in collaborating with IF and the three local partners on this initiative.
Activities 1&2 for partner NGOs:
- Salam al-Rafidian (Anbar): held its first coordination meeting in mid-July with local officials and community leaders in Falluja and Ramadi districts through a combination of a phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. The NGO also held two large community meetings on August 17th and 20th. The meetings included the Directorate of Education, Governor’s offices, Directorate of Police, Social Police, and the NGO Affairs Office in Anbar governorate. The total number of participants was 111, 47 in Ramadi and 64 in Fallujah.
The NGO also identified the middle and high schools in the two districts (89 schools) that it will target for the project’s activities and secured the participation of its teachers and principals. They also identified 5 women leaders who have been trained by the pilot WAVE project to participate in this project.
- PAO (Ninawa): held a series of introductory meetings with key local officials and stakeholders during the month of July, and two large community meetings on August 24th and 31st in Hamdaniya and East Mosul, respectively. Each meeting was attended by 50 community members (total 100). The participants showed great enthusiasm about the project and expressed their commitment to collaborate with the team on implementing activities in their local areas. Representatives from police department and other local authorities provided some ideas and proposals to address issues of domestic violence including establishing a women’s shelter in Mosul and other services. A Christian priest and a nun from a local church attended the community meeting in Hamdaniya and spoke about the community’s need to reject all forms of violence and extremist views; tolerance, coexistence and peaceful means to resolve conflicts. Overall, the participants expressed great enthusiasm to participate in the project activities. The PAO project staff received 35 application forms from the participants to sign up as leaders and focal points. PAO also identified 21 middle and high schools in Hamdaniya district and 21 schools in West Mosul (total 42) that will targeted for this project. The PAO team also identified and contacted 7 women leaders who had participated in the WAVE project from both districts.
7. The NGO partners developed their written procedures for COVID-19 safety and prevention and made necessary arrangements to follow safety regulations during activities. Face masks, hand sanitizers and gloves were provided at all community meetings and all participants were asked to wear face masks, to wash and sanitize their hands and wear gloves.
Iraq Foundation
2023474662
Iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Iraq
642437.15
67289
430000.00
Internal Quarterly Narrative Report
107 participants attended two large community meetings organized by Al-Noor Org.
107 participants attended the two large community meetings.
Partner NGOs, started reaching out to their local communities to introduce the project and get community buy-in.
Key local officials and community leaders were contacted by phone and internet instead of face-to-face meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and consequent curfews and lockdowns. The NGOs managed to carry out the preparatory phase of socialization of the project effectively under the circumstances. The meetings were successful in gaining the community support and buy-in, and the targeted stakeholders expressed strong interest in collaborating with IF and the three local partners on this initiative.
The NGO partners developed their written procedures for COVID-19 safety and prevention and made necessary arrangements to follow safety regulations during activities.
Face masks, hand sanitizers and gloves were provided at all community meetings and all participants were asked to wear face masks, to wash and sanitize their hands and wear gloves.
Salam al-Rafidain (Anbar): Held its first coordination meeting
Salam al-Rafidain (Anbar): Held its first coordination meeting in mid-July with local officials and community leaders in
Falluja and Ramadi districts through a combination of a phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. The meetings included the Directorate of Education, Governor’s offices, Directorate of Police, Social Police, and the NGO Affairs Office in Anbar governorate.
Participants were local officials and community leaders
Al-Noor NGO (Salahuddin): held a series of introductory meetings during the month of July.
Al-Noor NGO held a series of introductory meetings during the month of July with local officials and community leaders in Tikrit and Al-Dawr districts. The meetings included the Directorate of Education, local government officials, Director of Police in Tikrit, Director of Police in Al-Dawr district, as well as a group of community leaders and civil society organizations’ representatives.
The series of meetings were attended by local officials and community leaders.
84 middle and high schools and 5 women leaders were identified by Al-Noor Org. in the two districts.
84 middle and high schools were identified and, 5 women leaders from the WAVE project in their districts.
Salam Al Rafidain NGO identified schools and women leaders.
The NGO also identified the schools that it will target for the project’s activities and secured the participation of its teachers and principals. They also identified 5 women leaders who have been trained by the pilot WAVE project to participate in this project.
Schools and women leaders were identified.
111 participated in the two large community meetings organized by Salam Al Rafidain org during the month of August.
The meetings included the Directorate of Education, Governor’s offices, Directorate of Police, Social Police, and the NGO Affairs Office in Anbar governorate. The total number of participants was 47 in Ramadi and 64 in Fallujah.
The total number of participants was 111, 47 in Ramadi and 64 in Fallujah.
100 participated in the two large community meetings organized by PAO NGO.
Two large community meetings were held during the month of August in Hamdaniya and East Mosul. Each meeting was
attended by 50 community members (total 100). The participants showed great enthusiasm about the project and expressed their commitment to collaborate with the team on implementing activities in their local areas. Representatives from police department and other local authorities provided some ideas and proposals to address issues of domestic violence including establishing a women’s shelter in Mosul and other services. Christian priest and nun from a local church attended the community meeting in Hamdaniya and spoke about the community’s need to reject all forms of violence and extremist views; tolerance, coexistence and peaceful means to resolve conflicts.
Overall, the participants expressed great enthusiasm to participate in the project activities. The PAO project staff received 35 application forms from the participants to sign up as leaders and focal points.
100 community members attended the two community meetings.
Two large community meetings were held during the month of August in Hamdaniya and East Mosul. Each meeting was attended by 50 community members (total 100).
42 middle and high schools and 7 women were identified by PAO NGO
PAO also identified 21 middle and high schools in Hamdaniya district and 21 schools in West Mosul (total 42) that will targeted for this project. The PAO team also identified and contacted 7 women leaders who had participated in the WAVE project from both districts.
Number of schools and number of women leaders were identified
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/2
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities against Violent Extremism and Radicalization (BRYC)
Background:
With the pilot project Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) implemented from June 2018 to June 2019, the Iraq Foundation (IF) successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders in their local communities in ISIS-liberated areas: the provinces of Nenawa (East Mosul and Hamdaniya), Anbar (Ramadi) and Salaheddin ( Tikrit) to prevent against violent extremism and radicalization. Through coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings, and interventions, women leaders (WL) helped their communities to develop awareness of and resilience to VE. Women professionals who had participated in the leadership training are now using their knowledge and skills in their work environment, such as classrooms, medical clinics, and in the media.
The new project, implemented over a two-year period from May 1-2020 to April 30, 2022, will take into account recommendations the WAVE project and the IME report, specifically the expansion of activities to additional locations and communities and the increase of beneficiaries. Therefore, the new project will expand to 7 locations, adding Baghdad province to the three provinces in WAVE, and considerably increase the number of beneficiaries. The past success with professionals will be carried over, with specific PVE training for women and men professionals and community leaders who have public influence. There will be additional focus on engaging men as agents of change in outreach to communities and PVE interventions. Our lessons learned from the WAVE project indicate that most interventions involved vulnerable youth; therefore, in addition to addressing communities as a whole, the new project will place additional emphasis on PVE education for school-aged children and encourage critical thinking about VE issues, and it will train older youth to act as mentors. Joint PVE-themed projects between older youth and school-aged youth will aim to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and increased confidence and belonging.
Project Goal:
The overarching goal of this project is to enable youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities. The Iraq Foundation along with its three local partners are implementing the project in four Iraqi governorates: Baghdad, Al-Anbar, Salahuddin, and Ninawa
Objective 1: Build capacities of male and female PVE leaders (community leaders, professionals, and teachers) to conduct community outreach and provide PVE support to youth (12 to 18) and families. (Year 1).
Objective 2: Continue outreach to communities, and develop a cross-referral system, a MEAL matrix, and a PVE Handbook for teachers to support PVE interventions and build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization. (Years 1 and 2).
Objective 3: Build capacities of college-aged youth to become PVE leaders for youth (12-18) and help build the resilience of both groups against VE through developing self-worth and reinforcing civic pride. (Year 2).
The targeted beneficiaries in each location will include (1) professionals (school teachers, Community Police members, social workers); (2) community leaders (religious clerics, mukhtars, local officials) who have influence; (3) local communities and families; (4) school-aged youth; and (5) college-aged youth. The total number of anticipated beneficiaries in all project locations is anticipated to be more than 2000 people.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
IF launched the project activities in June 2020. We hired a local project manager to be based in the Baghdad office, and a DC-based project officer who together launched the project’s preparation phase along with the partner NGOs.
Project’s action items:
1. IF project staff developed a project description brief in Arabic and sent it the partner NGOs. The project staff also developed a brochure in Arabic and translated other project materials to make available for distribution during community meetings and visits with local officials and other stakeholders.
2. On June 25th, 2020, IF project staff conducted a plenary meeting with the executive directors of the three partner NGOs: Salam Al-Rafidain (Al-Anbar), PAO Organization (Ninawa), and Al-Noor Organization (Salahuddin). We discussed with the partners the project’s goal and objectives, scope, activities, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each of the partner NGOs in the project.
3. IF project staff developed specific Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the three partner NGOs detailing the roles and responsibilities of the NGOs and of IF as the lead organization carrying out this project. The MoUs were signed by the NGOs’ executive directors and sent back to IF on June 28th.
4. IF project staff developed the necessary forms to be used in the project such as work plans and timelines, participants’ attendance lists, reporting templates, and the results framework, and shared them with the partner NGOs.
5. IF’s DC-based PO developed job description for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, and Terms of Reference (ToR) for an external specialist. These two specialists will work together on developing the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Matrix (MEAL).
6. During the month of July, the partner NGOs, started reaching out to their local communities to introduce the project and get community buy-in. Key local officials and community leaders were contacted by phone and internet instead of face-to-face meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and consequent curfews and lockdowns. The NGOs managed to carry out the preparatory phase of socialization of the project effectively under the circumstances. The meetings were successful in gaining the community support and buy-in, and the targeted stakeholders expressed strong interest in collaborating with IF and the three local partners on this initiative.
Activities 1&2 for partner NGOs:
- Salam al-Rafidian (Anbar): held its first coordination meeting in mid-July with local officials and community leaders in Falluja and Ramadi districts through a combination of a phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. The NGO also held two large community meetings on August 17th and 20th. The meetings included the Directorate of Education, Governor’s offices, Directorate of Police, Social Police, and the NGO Affairs Office in Anbar governorate. The total number of participants was 111, 47 in Ramadi and 64 in Fallujah.
The NGO also identified the middle and high schools in the two districts (89 schools) that it will target for the project’s activities and secured the participation of its teachers and principals. They also identified 5 women leaders who have been trained by the pilot WAVE project to participate in this project.
- PAO (Ninawa): held a series of introductory meetings with key local officials and stakeholders during the month of July, and two large community meetings on August 24th and 31st in Hamdaniya and East Mosul, respectively. Each meeting was attended by 50 community members (total 100). The participants showed great enthusiasm about the project and expressed their commitment to collaborate with the team on implementing activities in their local areas. Representatives from police department and other local authorities provided some ideas and proposals to address issues of domestic violence including establishing a women’s shelter in Mosul and other services. A Christian priest and a nun from a local church attended the community meeting in Hamdaniya and spoke about the community’s need to reject all forms of violence and extremist views; tolerance, coexistence and peaceful means to resolve conflicts. Overall, the participants expressed great enthusiasm to participate in the project activities. The PAO project staff received 35 application forms from the participants to sign up as leaders and focal points. PAO also identified 21 middle and high schools in Hamdaniya district and 21 schools in West Mosul (total 42) that will targeted for this project. The PAO team also identified and contacted 7 women leaders who had participated in the WAVE project from both districts.
7. The NGO partners developed their written procedures for COVID-19 safety and prevention and made necessary arrangements to follow safety regulations during activities. Face masks, hand sanitizers and gloves were provided at all community meetings and all participants were asked to wear face masks, to wash and sanitize their hands and wear gloves.
Iraq Foundation
Iraq Foundation
2023474662
Iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Iraq
642437.15
79757
430000.00
642437.15
Internal Quarterly Narrative Report
378 participants, an increase of 28 people over the planned 350 participants.
378 participants, an increase of 28 people over the planned 350 participants.
1. All required conferences implemented.
2. Increase in conference participation.
219 of the participants volunteered to join the new leadership team in this project, which is 163 more people than required.
3. Increase in the percentage of volunteers to join the team of new leaders in this project.
Completed the implementation of 7 conferences in seven targeted locations.
Completed the implementation of 7 conferences in seven targeted locations.
100% of the required conferences were completed.
100% of the required conferences were completed.
There was an overwhelming display of support for the conferences by participation rate.
There was an overwhelming display of support for the conferences by participation rate.
An overwhelming percentage of candidates to join the new leadership team in this project to the required number.
Increase in the percentage of volunteers to join the team of new leaders in this project.
More than half of local authorities, community leaders and professionals in all seven targeted project sites are willing to support the project and participate in project activities.
Increase in percentage of people willing to support the project and participate in project activities.
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/3
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Background: With the pilot project Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) implemented from June 2018 to June 2019, the Iraq Foundation (IF) successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders in their local communities in ISIS-liberated areas: the provinces of Nenawa (East Mosul and Hamdaniya), Anbar (Ramadi) and Salaheddin ( Tikrit) to prevent against violent extremism and radicalization. Through coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings, and interventions, women leaders (WL) helped their communities to develop awareness of and resilience to VE. Women professionals who had participated in the leadership training are now using their knowledge and skills in their work environment, such as classrooms, medical clinics, and in the media. The new project, implemented over a two-year period from May 1-2020 to April 30, 2022, will take into account recommendations the WAVE project and the IME report, specifically the expansion of activities to additional locations and communities and the increase of beneficiaries. Therefore, the new project will expand to 7 locations, adding Baghdad province to the three provinces in WAVE, and considerably increase the number of beneficiaries. The past success with professionals will be carried over, with specific PVE training for women and men professionals and community leaders who have public influence. There will be additional focus on engaging men as agents of change in outreach to communities and PVE interventions. Our lessons learned from the WAVE project indicate that most interventions involved vulnerable youth; therefore, in addition to addressing communities as a whole, the new project will place additional emphasis on PVE education for school-aged children and encourage critical thinking about VE issues, and it will train older youth to act as mentors. Joint PVE-themed projects between older youth and school-aged youth will aim to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and increased confidence and belonging. Project Goal: The overarching goal of this project is to enable youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities. The Iraq Foundation along with its three local partners are implementing the project in four Iraqi governorates: Baghdad, Al-Anbar, Salahuddin, and Ninawa
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
iraq
642437.15
119587.04
430000.00
Internal Quarterly Narrative Report Q3
High quality of accredited training curriculum and materials distributed to participants
Activity 3b
Highly skilled trainers were contracted
Activity 3b
23% increase in the participants’ awareness, information and skills which enable them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
Activity 3b
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/4
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Background: With the pilot project Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) implemented from June 2018 to June 2019, the Iraq Foundation (IF) successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders in their local communities in ISIS-liberated areas: the provinces of Nenawa (East Mosul and Hamdaniya), Anbar (Ramadi) and Salaheddin ( Tikrit) to prevent against violent extremism and radicalization. Through coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings, and interventions, women leaders (WL) helped their communities to develop awareness of and resilience to VE. Women professionals who had participated in the leadership training are now using their knowledge and skills in their work environment, such as classrooms, medical clinics, and in the media. The new project, implemented over a two-year period from May 1-2020 to April 30, 2022, will take into account recommendations the WAVE project and the IME report, specifically the expansion of activities to additional locations and communities and the increase of beneficiaries. Therefore, the new project will expand to 7 locations, adding Baghdad province to the three provinces in WAVE, and considerably increase the number of beneficiaries. The past success with professionals will be carried over, with specific PVE training for women and men professionals and community leaders who have public influence. There will be additional focus on engaging men as agents of change in outreach to communities and PVE interventions. Our lessons learned from the WAVE project indicate that most interventions involved vulnerable youth; therefore, in addition to addressing communities as a whole, the new project will place additional emphasis on PVE education for school-aged children and encourage critical thinking about VE issues, and it will train older youth to act as mentors. Joint PVE-themed projects between older youth and school-aged youth will aim to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and increased confidence and belonging. Project Goal: The overarching goal of this project is to enable youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities. The Iraq Foundation along with its three local partners are implementing the project in four Iraqi governorates: Baghdad, Al-Anbar, Salahuddin, and Ninawa
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Iraq
642437.15
160072
416305
BRYC Q4 Report
67 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
67 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
38 community outreach meetings were held, representing 90% of the planned 42 meetings in the target areas. In Baghdad’s Zaafaraniya district, IF carried out 2 of the 6 planned meetings due to security concerns. 38 summary reports of the community outreach meetings were submitted to IF
38 community outreach meetings were held, representing 90% of the planned 42 meetings in the target areas. In Baghdad’s Zaafaraniya district, IF carried out 2 of the 6 planned meetings due to security concerns. 38 summary reports of the community outreach meetings were submitted to IF
564 people participated in Activity 4 meetings throughout Iraq, including 217 women, representing 38% of the participants.
564 people participated in Activity 4 meetings throughout Iraq, including 217 women, representing 38% of the participants.
23% increase in the awareness, information, and skills of participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
23% increase in the awareness, information, and skills of participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
84% of people indicated an interest in the discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism.
84% of people indicated an interest in the discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism.
82% of people indicated an interest in helping to implement future activities.
82% of people indicated an interest in helping to implement future activities.
83% of respondents said that these meetings contributed to raising awareness of the values that contribute to the prevention of violent extremism at a rate of at least 77%.
83% of respondents said that these meetings contributed to raising awareness of the values that contribute to the prevention of violent extremism at a rate of at least 77%.
81% of the values gained from these meetings are disseminated to their communities with the aim of increasing the prevention of violent extremism.
81% of the values gained from these meetings are disseminated to their communities with the aim of increasing the prevention of violent extremism.
79% of people discussed new ways to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and to provide referral services when needed
79% of people discussed new ways to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and to provide referral services when needed
77% of those interviewed expressed interest in the methods referred to above in future work on reducing violent extremism in their area in particular or Iraq in general.
77% of those interviewed expressed interest in the methods referred to above in future work on reducing violent extremism in their area in particular or Iraq in general.
US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/Annual
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project
(BRYC)
Background:
With the pilot project Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) implemented from June 2018 to June 2019, the Iraq Foundation (IF) successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders in their local communities in ISIS-liberated areas: the provinces of Nineveh (East Mosul and Hamdaniya), Anbar (Ramadi) and Salaheddin ( Tikrit) to prevent against violent extremism and radicalization. Through coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings, and interventions, women leaders (WL) helped their communities to develop awareness of and resilience to VE. Women professionals who had participated in the leadership training are now using their knowledge and skills in their work environment, such as classrooms, medical clinics, and in the media.
The new project, implemented over a two-year period from May 1-2020 to April 30, 2022, will take into account recommendations the WAVE project and the IME report, specifically the expansion of activities to additional locations and communities and the increase of beneficiaries. Therefore, the new project will expand to 7 locations, adding Baghdad province to the three provinces in WAVE, and considerably increase the number of beneficiaries. The past success with professionals will be carried over, with specific PVE training for women and men professionals and community leaders who have public influence. There will be additional focus on engaging men as agents of change in outreach to communities and PVE interventions. Our lessons learned from the WAVE project indicate that most interventions involved vulnerable youth; therefore, in addition to addressing communities as a whole, the new project will place additional emphasis on PVE education for school-aged children and encourage critical thinking about VE issues, and it will train older youth to act as mentors. Joint PVE-themed projects between older youth and school-aged youth will aim to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and increased confidence and belonging.
Project Goal:
The overarching goal of this project is to enable youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities. The Iraq Foundation along with its three local partners are implementing the project in four Iraqi governorates: Baghdad, Al-Anbar, Salaheddin, and Nineveh.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Iraq
642437
430000.00
427434
BRYC Year 1 Annual Financial Report
45 meetings implemented with local stakeholders and authorities through IF staff or partner organizations
45 meetings implemented with local stakeholders and authorities through IF staff or partner organizations
100% of stakeholders and local authorities contacted through the meetings have become direct supporters of the project and are ready to participate in the project's activities.
100% of stakeholders and local authorities contacted through the meetings have become direct supporters of the project and are ready to participate in the project's activities.
87.5% of the target sample in the first baseline questionnaire are willing to support the project.
At least 87.5% of the target sample in the first baseline questionnaire are willing to support the project.
Implementation of 7 conferences in seven targeted regions totaling
378 participants, an increase of 28 people over the planned 350 participants.
Implementation of 7 conferences in seven targeted regions totaling
378 participants, an increase of 28 people over the planned 350 participants.
219 of the participants volunteered to join the new leadership team in this project, which is 163 more people than required.
219 of the participants volunteered to join the new leadership team in this project, which is 163 more people than required.
100% of the required conferences were executed
100% of the required conferences were executed
291% increase of required volunteers in the leadership team, 56 were required and 219 volunteered.
291% increase of required volunteers in the leadership team, 56 were required and 219 volunteered.
67 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
67 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
23% increase in the awareness, information, and skills of participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
23% increase in the awareness, information, and skills of participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
38 community outreach meetings were held, representing 90% of the planned 42 meetings in the target areas. In Baghdad’s Zaafaraniya district, IF carried out 2 of the 6 planned meetings due to security concerns. 38 summary reports of the community outreach meetings were submitted to IF
38 community outreach meetings were held, representing 90% of the planned 42 meetings in the target areas. In Baghdad’s Zaafaraniya district, IF carried out 2 of the 6 planned meetings due to security concerns. 38 summary reports of the community outreach meetings were submitted to IF
564 people participated in Activity 4 meetings throughout Iraq, including 217 women, representing 38% of the participants.
A total of 564 people participated in Activity 4 meetings throughout Iraq, including 217 women, representing 38% of the participants.
84% interest rate of discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism.
84% interest rate of discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism.
82% interest rate of discussions in helping to implement future activities.
82% interest rate of discussions in helping to implement future activities.
83% of respondents said that these meetings contributed to raising awareness of the values that contribute to the prevention of violent extremism at a rate of at least 77%.
83% of respondents said that these meetings contributed to raising awareness of the values that contribute to the prevention of violent extremism at a rate of at least 77%.
81% of the values gained from these meetings are disseminated to their communities with the aim of increasing the prevention of violent extremism.
81% of the values gained from these meetings are disseminated to their communities with the aim of increasing the prevention of violent extremism.
79% discussed new ways that can be used to provide solutions to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and referral services when needed
77% interest rate of the methods referred to above in future work on reducing violent extremism in their area in particular or Iraq in general.
79% discussed new ways that can be used to provide solutions to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and referral services when needed
77% interest rate of the methods referred to above in future work on reducing violent extremism in their area in particular or Iraq in general.
US-EIN-521750875-US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/2-1
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Year 2
Background: With the pilot project Women Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) implemented from June 2018 to June 2019, the Iraq Foundation (IF) successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders in their local communities in ISIS-liberated areas: the provinces of Nenawa (East Mosul and Hamdaniya), Anbar (Ramadi) and Salaheddin ( Tikrit) to prevent against violent extremism and radicalization. Through coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings, and interventions, women leaders (WL) helped their communities to develop awareness of and resilience to VE. Women professionals who had participated in the leadership training are now using their knowledge and skills in their work environment, such as classrooms, medical clinics, and in the media. The new project, implemented over a two-year period from June 1-2020 to May 31, 2022, will take into account recommendations the WAVE project and the IME report, specifically the expansion of activities to additional locations and communities and the increase of beneficiaries. Therefore, the new project will expand to 7 locations, adding Baghdad province to the three provinces in WAVE, and considerably increase the number of beneficiaries. The past success with professionals will be carried over, with specific PVE training for women and men professionals and community leaders who have public influence. There will be additional focus on engaging men as agents of change in outreach to communities and PVE interventions. Our lessons learned from the WAVE project indicate that most interventions involved vulnerable youth; therefore, in addition to addressing communities as a whole, the new project will place additional emphasis on PVE education for school-aged children and encourage critical thinking about VE issues, and it will train older youth to act as mentors. Joint PVE-themed projects between older youth and school-aged youth will aim to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and increased confidence and belonging. Project Goal: The overarching goal of this project is to enable youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities. The Iraq Foundation along with its three local partners are implementing the project in four Iraqi governorates: Baghdad, Al-Anbar, Salahuddin, and Ninawa
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Iraq
538817
416305
208578
BRYC Year 2 Quarter 1 Report
72 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
72 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
5 Community Outreach meetings were held (Activity 4)
5 Community Outreach meetings were held (Activity 4)
4 consultative sessions on PVE were carried out in Anbar (Activity 6)
4 consultative sessions on PVE were carried out in Anbar (Activity 6)
80% increase in the awareness, information and skills of course participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
80% increase in the awareness, information and skills of course participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
81% of people indicated an interest in the discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism
81% of people indicated an interest in the discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism
83% of people indicated an interest in helping to implement future activities.
83% of people indicated an interest in helping to implement future activities.
84% of respondents said that these meetings contributed to raising awareness of the values that contribute to the prevention of violent extremism at a rate of at least 79%.
84% of respondents said that these meetings contributed to raising awareness of the values that contribute to the prevention of violent extremism at a rate of at least 79%.
83% of the values gained from these meetings are disseminated to their communities with the aim of increasing the prevention of violent extremism.
83% of the values gained from these meetings are disseminated to their communities with the aim of increasing the prevention of violent extremism.
79% of people discussed new ways to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and to provide referral services when needed
79% of people discussed new ways to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and to provide referral services when needed
77% of those interviewed expressed interest in the methods referred to above in future work on reducing violent extremism in their area in particular or Iraq in general.
77% of those interviewed expressed interest in the methods referred to above in future work on reducing violent extremism in their area in particular or Iraq in general.
US-EIN-521750875-US-EIN-521750875-US-EIN-521750875-NLMOFA/2020/2-2
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Year 2
Iraq Foundation implements the BRYC project in seven locations in the provinces of Salaheddin (Tikrit and Al-Dur), Anbar (Fallujah and Ramadi), Mosul (Hamdaniya and West Mosul) and Baghdad (Karrada) with the support of the Dutch government and in cooperation with local partner organizations.
The project aims to strengthen the resilience of youth and communities against violent extremism throughout Iraq, and notably in areas liberated from ISIS, by strengthening local communities’ prevention of conflict and violent extremism. The project works to enable these communities to confront violence and promote civil peace through mediation and negotiation, mentor school students, advocate for the activation of programs and activities to prevent violent extremism and extremist ideology, spreading concepts and practices of moderation, tolerance, diversity, acceptance of others, peaceful resolution of conflicts, and advocacy for the role of teachers, school and university students in combating extremism and promoting peace.
In this reporting period, Activities 6, 7 and 8 were carried out in three of the four provinces except Baghdad. These activities are all linked to Objective 2 and include periodic meetings of PVE leaders (PVE-trained professionals, teachers and community leaders - Activity 6), community outreach meetings of the PVE leaders and Women Leaders (Activity 7), and one consultation meeting per location between PVE-leaders to evaluate Year 1 strategies and achievements of the project (Activity 8). These activities will still be conducted in Karrada (Baghdad province) after the conclusion of the PVE-training for professionals and teachers (Activity 3a), in order to have the PVE-trained leaders for Activities 6, 7 and 8. The delay of this activity in Baghdad was linked to the prior relocation of the project from Zaafaraniya to Karrada, which required IF’s consultations with the Directorate of Education of that area to identify schools and teachers to participate in the project’s activities.
As a result, IF obtained the approval to train 9 teachers on PVE, and have them use their PVE knowledge in 4 schools in the Karrada district: Eastern high school for boys, Eastern High School for Girls, Al Kumait middle school for Boys and Tigris High School for Girls. With the start of the new term for schools in early November, IF began the training of PVE leaders, including teachers, (Activity 3a) in Baghdad and continued the training during the following reporting period (3rd Quarter, Year 2).
After Activity 3a is complete in Karrada, Activity 5 will be implemented there as well. In this Activity teachers promote critical thinking among students and instill concepts of moderation and tolerance. Teachers are also expected to meet with the students’ families, if early signs of radicalization are identified and to provide referrals when needed. - In the three other provinces Activity 5 was started in November, and the first teacher reports reached us in the following reporting period in late December. This adaptation of the project’s schedule was linked to the situation in schools, where prior to November there was no regular classroom teaching to allow for applying PVE concepts, but exams were conducted for all stages of students. In addition, in October 2021 schools were turned into polling stations for the parliamentary elections.
As a consequence, IF partner NGOs focused their efforts in Salaheddin, Anbar and Mosul on Activities 6, 7 and 8: Through these meetings between PVE leaders and with their communities the leaders started developing plans on how to monitor cases of extremism in the future and how best to make referrals, both of which are showing the way forward to sustainable mechanisms to prevent and counter violent extremism in the targeted areas. (see Activity 6).
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Iraq
860523
416305.00
124355
BRYC Year 2 Quarter 2 Report
60 meetings were carried out in which 130 people participated, including 44 participants from community leaders and 72 participants from professionals and teachers, and also 14 women leaders from the previous project participated in these meetings (Act. 6).
60 meetings were carried out in which 130 people participated, including 44 participants from community leaders and 72 participants from professionals and teachers, and also 14 women leaders from the previous project participated in these meetings (Act. 6
70 women and 60 men participated (Act. 6)
70 women and 60 men participated (Act. 6)
10 cases related to the impact of the most common violent extremism in the targeted areas were discussed and the mechanisms for dealing with them were consulted (Act. 6)
10 cases related to the impact of the most common violent extremism in the targeted areas were discussed and the mechanisms for dealing with them were consulted (Act. 6)
4 lessons learned were discussed and benefited from in these activities (Act. 6).
4 lessons learned were discussed and benefited from in these activities (Act. 6)
48 awareness meetings were carried out in all targeted areas except Baghdad (Act. 7).
48 awareness meetings were carried out in all targeted areas except Baghdad (Act. 7)
727 participants participated in these meetings, including 428 men and 299 women (Act. 7).
727 participants participated in these meetings, including 428 men and 299 women (Act. 7)
6 consultative meetings were carried out in all the targeted areas except for Baghdad (Act. 8).
6 consultative meetings were carried out in all the targeted areas except for Baghdad (Act. 8)
37 community leaders, 65 teachers and professionals, and 12 women leaders (from the previous project) participated in these meetings (Act. 8).
37 community leaders, 65 teachers and professionals, and 12 women leaders (from the previous project) participated in these meetings (Act. 8)
114 participants in the consultative meetings, including 59 women and 55 men (Act. 8).
114 participants in the consultative meetings, including 59 women and 55 men (Act. 8)
94.7% of the meetings helped create networks that support strengthening resilience in the face of violent extremism and extremist ideology (Act. 6)
94.7% of the meetings helped create networks that support strengthening resilience in the face of violent extremism and extremist ideology (Act. 6)
98% of meetings helped exchange experiences and information (Act. 6)
98% of meetings helped exchange experiences and information (Act. 6)
98% of the meetings helped prepare appropriate plans to monitor cases of extremism (Act. 6).
98% of the meetings helped prepare appropriate plans to monitor cases of extremism (Act. 6)
77% of meetings helped provide support to target communities (Act. 6)
77% of meetings helped provide support to target communities (Act. 6)
69% of the meetings helped increase resilience to violent extremism and extremist ideology (Act. 6)
69% of the meetings helped increase resilience to violent extremism and extremist ideology (Act. 6)
91% suitability of the objectives and activities of the completed project with the requirements or real needs of high priority in the targeted areas (Act. 8)
91% suitability of the objectives and activities of the completed project with the requirements or real needs of high priority in the targeted areas (Act. 8)
89% of the respondents believe that the project’s implementation was done in a timely manner and agree with the objectives to be achieved (Act. 8)
89% of the respondents believe that the project’s implementation was done in a timely manner and agree with the objectives to be achieved (Act. 8)
98.7% of these meetings contributed to raising awareness among the various participants of the values that support the prevention of violent extremism (Act. 7).
98.7% of these meetings contributed to raising awareness among the various participants of the values that support the prevention of violent extremism (Act. 7).
98.7% of the meetings helped spread awareness of reducing violent extremism in the targeted areas (Act. 7).
98.7% of the meetings helped spread awareness of reducing violent extremism in the targeted areas (Act. 7).
98.7% of the meetings helped spread awareness of reducing violent extremism in the targeted areas (Act. 7)
US-EIN-521750875-Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Year 2 - Q3
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Year 2
Iraq Foundation implements the BRYC project in seven locations in the provinces of Salaheddin (Tikrit and Al-Dur), Anbar (Fallujah and Ramadi), Mosul (Hamdaniya and West Mosul) and Baghdad (Karrada) with the support of the Dutch government and in cooperation with local partner organizations. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of youth and communities against violent extremism throughout Iraq, and notably in areas liberated from ISIS, by strengthening local communities’ prevention of conflict and violent extremism. The project works to enable these communities to confront violence and promote civil peace through mediation and negotiation, mentor school students, advocate for the activation of programs and activities to prevent violent extremism and extremist ideology, spreading concepts and practices of moderation, tolerance, diversity, acceptance of others, peaceful resolution of conflicts, and advocacy for the role of teachers, school and university students in combating extremism and promoting peace. In this reporting period, Activities 6, 7 and 8 were carried out in three of the four provinces except Baghdad. These activities are all linked to Objective 2 and include periodic meetings of PVE leaders (PVE-trained professionals, teachers and community leaders - Activity 6), community outreach meetings of the PVE leaders and Women Leaders (Activity 7), and one consultation meeting per location between PVE-leaders to evaluate Year 1 strategies and achievements of the project (Activity 8). These activities will still be conducted in Karrada (Baghdad province) after the conclusion of the PVE-training for professionals and teachers (Activity 3a), in order to have the PVE-trained leaders for Activities 6, 7 and 8. The delay of this activity in Baghdad was linked to the prior relocation of the project from Zaafaraniya to Karrada, which required IF’s consultations with the Directorate of Education of that area to identify schools and teachers to participate in the project’s activities. As a result, IF obtained the approval to train 9 teachers on PVE, and have them use their PVE knowledge in 4 schools in the Karrada district: Eastern high school for boys, Eastern High School for Girls, Al Kumait middle school for Boys and Tigris High School for Girls. With the start of the new term for schools in early November, IF began the training of PVE leaders, including teachers, (Activity 3a) in Baghdad and continued the training during the following reporting period (3rd Quarter, Year 2). After Activity 3a is complete in Karrada, Activity 5 will be implemented there as well. In this Activity teachers promote critical thinking among students and instill concepts of moderation and tolerance. Teachers are also expected to meet with the students’ families, if early signs of radicalization are identified and to provide referrals when needed. - In the three other provinces Activity 5 was started in November, and the first teacher reports reached us in the following reporting period in late December. This adaptation of the project’s schedule was linked to the situation in schools, where prior to November there was no regular classroom teaching to allow for applying PVE concepts, but exams were conducted for all stages of students. In addition, in October 2021 schools were turned into polling stations for the parliamentary elections. As a consequence, IF partner NGOs focused their efforts in Salaheddin, Anbar and Mosul on Activities 6, 7 and 8: Through these meetings between PVE leaders and with their communities the leaders started developing plans on how to monitor cases of extremism in the future and how best to make referrals, both of which are showing the way forward to sustainable mechanisms to prevent and counter violent extremism in the targeted areas. (see Activity 6).
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Iraq
860523
128265
469797.00
BRYC Year 2 Quarter 3 Report
81% increase in the participants of training courses gaining awareness, information and skills that enable them to provide support and assistance to youth and affected groups in their societies in the future.
81% increase in the participants of training courses gaining awareness, information and skills that enable them to provide support and assistance to youth and affected groups in their societies in the future.
90% of students were inspired by the implemented activities to the total number planned.
90% of students were inspired by the implemented activities to the total number planned.
86% the rate of implementation of social activities related to violent extremism in the targeted schools than what was planned.
86% the rate of implementation of social activities related to violent extremism in the targeted schools than what was planned.
84% of the implemented activities helped to positively change the participating students and their families (with knowledge and behaviors) related to the reduction of violent extremism.
84% of the implemented activities helped to positively change the participating students and their families (with knowledge and behaviors) related to the reduction of violent extremism.
98 % Meetings helped in spreading awareness to reduce violent extremism in the targeted areas.
98 % Meetings helped in spreading awareness to reduce violent extremism in the targeted areas.
99% of these meetings contributed to raising awareness among the various participants of the values that support the prevention of violent extremism.
99% of these meetings contributed to raising awareness among the various participants of the values that support the prevention of violent extremism.
1 training course was completed
1 training course was completed
13 teachers and professionals participated in the training
13 teachers and professionals participated in the training
42 Teachers trained in PVE used their knowledge and skills in their schools with students.
42 Teachers trained in PVE used their knowledge and skills in their schools with students.
1259 students who were targeted and participated in these activities from the three targeted provinces, Anbar, Salaheddin and Nenawa.
1259 students who were targeted and participated in these activities from the three targeted provinces, Anbar, Salaheddin and Nenawa.
32 reports submitted by teachers who implemented these activities.
32 reports submitted by teachers who implemented these activities.
2 raising awareness meetings were carried out in Karrada-Baghdad. The number of participants reached 33 participants, including PVE leaders.
2 raising awareness meetings were carried out in Karrada-Baghdad. The number of participants reached 33 participants, including PVE leaders.
50 awareness-raising meetings have been carried out in all targeted areas, including Baghdad.
50 awareness-raising meetings have been carried out in all targeted areas, including Baghdad.
760 participants participated in these meetings.
760 participants participated in these meetings.
1 referral database is set up with the possibility of using it in all the targeted governorates.
1 referral database is set up with the possibility of using it in all the targeted governorates.
76 PVE-leaders were trained on the use of the database.
76 PVE-leaders were trained on the use of the database.
US-EIN-521750875-BRYC-YEAR2-Q4
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Year 2
Iraq Foundation implemented the BRYC project in seven locations in the provinces of Salaheddin (Tikrit and Al-Dur), Anbar (Fallujah and Ramadi), Ninawa (Hamdaniya and West Mosul) and Baghdad (Karrada) with the support of the Dutch government and in cooperation with local partner organizations.
The project aimed to strengthen the resilience of youth and communities against violent extremism throughout Iraq, and notably in areas liberated from ISIS, by strengthening local communities’ prevention of conflict and violent extremism. The project worked to enable these communities to confront violence and promote civil peace through mediation and negotiation, mentor school students, advocate for the activation of programs and activities to prevent violent extremism and extremist ideology, spreading concepts and practices of moderation, tolerance, diversity, acceptance of others, peaceful resolution of conflicts, and advocacy for the role of teachers, activating school and university students in combating extremism and promoting peace.
The no-cost extension of this reporting period by two more months from May 31st until July 31st and our adaptive programming allowed IF to implement and continue activities that had been delayed from earlier in Year 2, such as education-and youth-related PVE activities, due to several and prolonged school closures, which had inhibited the project team to access younger youth. For other activities, such as the planned Big-Brother mentoring program by older youth (Activity 17), the extension enabled us to find new ways for implementation by merging it with Activity 18 while still aligned with the objectives of BRYC and our work plan (see below: redesign of Activity 18).
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Iraq
860523
469797.00
340649
BRYC Y2 Q4 report, compressed
5 Teachers trained in PVE used their knowledge and skills in their schools with students
% Students acquire convictions for the values of moderation, diversity and tolerance that can use critical thinking to build resilience and resilience
% Students acquire convictions for the values of moderation, diversity and tolerance that can use critical thinking to build resilience and resilience
139 students (85 females and 54 males) who were targeted and participated in these activities from Of Baghdad/Karrada
% Students acquire convictions for the values of moderation, diversity and tolerance that can use critical thinking to build resilience and resilience
5 reports submitted by teachers who implemented these activities
% Students acquire convictions for the values of moderation, diversity and tolerance that can use critical thinking to build resilience and resilience
70% of students were inspired by the implemented activities to the total number planned.
70% of students were inspired by the implemented activities to the total number planned.
63% the rate of implementation of social activities related to violent extremism in the targeted schools than what was planned.
63% the rate of implementation of social activities related to violent extremism in the targeted schools than what was planne
91% of the implemented activities helped to positively change the participating students and their families (with knowledge and behaviors) related to the reduction of violent extremism .
91% of the implemented activities helped to positively change the participating students and their families (with knowledge and behaviors) related to the reduction of violent extremism.
Two meetings were carried out in Baghdad governorate/Karrada district, in which 12 PVE leaders (7 men, 5 women), including 5 teachers, one journalist, two members of the community police and 4 community leaders.
Two meetings were carried out in Baghdad governorate/Karrada district, in which 12 PVE leaders (7 men, 5 women), including 5 teachers, one journalist, two members of the community police and 4 community leaders.
The most important lessons learned That disseminate them to achieve results, which would contribute to reducing violent extremism in Baghdad.
The most important lessons learned That disseminate them to achieve results, which would contribute to reducing violent extremism in Baghdad.
Four raising awareness meetings were carried out in Karrada-Baghdad. The meetings were attended by 11 to 17 participants, including many women teachers.
Four raising awareness meetings were carried out in Karrada-Baghdad. The meetings were attended by 11 to 17 participants, including many women teachers.
At least 75% of these meetings contributed to strengthening commitment to the prevention of violent extremism.
% The contribution of these meetings to spreading awareness of reducing violent extremism in the targeted areas.
One referral database is set up with the possibility of using it in all the targeted governorates.
% Development of referral system
76 PVE-leaders were trained on the use of the database.
% Interconnected referral system consisting in an evaluation tool, which is the monitoring and evaluation matrix, together with treatment plans and procedures (Activity 12)
The matrices helped document at least 102 PVE leaders' interventions, including referrals to address diagnosed violent extremism cases.
% The matrices helped document PVE leaders' interventions, including referrals to address diagnosed violent extremism cases.
Seven meetings were held in the seven targeted areas, in which 456 people participated, 320 of the general public in the targeted areas and the rest of the project participants (including 276 males and 180 females), with the aim of conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the project, its results and lessons learned, and making recommendations for future initiatives Share with local authorities.
% These meetings helped prepare sustainable future initiatives to prevent violent extremism.
%These meetings helped stakeholders understand the success of the project, the challenges of preventing violent extremism, and the methods used.
% of community members including local officials, PVE and community leaders as well as community members who participated in outreach meetings, are already supportive of the project objectives
Seven focus group meetings were held with future youth leaders (18-25 years old) in the seven targeted areas. At least ninety-six young people participated in these meetings, taking into account gender (50% male and 50% female),
% This activity helped create networks that support strengthening resilience in the face of violent extremism and extremist ideology.
88% This activity helped prepare appropriate plans to monitor cases of violent extremism.
% This activity helped prepare appropriate plans to monitor cases of violent extremism.
Providing seven training courses on reducing violent extremism in the seven targeted areas for a period of 3 days. Sixty-nine young men of college age (33 males and 36 females). The training courses included counseling and guidance skills for young people (12-18 years).
%The rate of change resulting from participation in the training.
% 71 The rate of change resulting from participation in the training.
% change in behaviors
14 PVE initiatives were developed and implemented by college-aged youth, and presented in community meetings:
% of community members including local officials, PVE and community leaders as well as community members who participated in outreach meetings, are already supportive of the project objectives.
89% of community members including local officials, PVE and community leaders as well as community members who participated in outreach meetings, are already supportive of the project objectives.
% of community members including local officials, PVE and community leaders as well as community members who participated in outreach meetings, are already supportive of the project objectives.
US-EIN-521750875-US-EIN-521750875-BRYC-Year2-Q5
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Year2-Q5
Connecting BRYC to international actors on PVE and governmental structures (Outcomes 2-3)
IF was able to link the project to ongoing PVE programming of international implementers in Iraq, including UNDP, IOM and UNESCO and their ongoing support for governmental structures: with our contacts at the UN agencies, we achieved complementarity of programming and the inclusion of IF and BRYC stakeholders into international PVE development and dissemination events at the local and provincial level. Collaboration was achieved through sharing knowledge and networks, for example BRYC’s participation through one PVE leader from our Ninawa team in the UNESCO conference Education for Peace (Nov. 28-30, 2022). This allowed us to share information on the BRYC’s PVE methodology in schools with various stakeholders from the education sector, and the project was introduced to the UNESCO Chair on Preventing Violent Extremism and Fostering a Culture of Peace at the University of Mosul. IF’s coordination with UNDP provided an opportunity for connecting the project to other civil PVE actors and organizations in Ninawa governorate through IF’s attendance of the UNDP conference ‘Partners in Countering Violent Extremism’ in Mosul on Dec. 15, and helped strengthen IF’s connection with UNDP. IF’s coordination with IOM’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division led to the participation of 3 women of BRYC’s PVE leaders team in Ninawa in an IOM workshop to build capacities of women working on PVE-themed projects in Erbil late January 2023. These consultations, trainings and events with UN agencies helped our local NGO partners and PVE leaders in BRYC benefit from knowledge increase, extended their networks, and it connected them to the current programming of governmental and international PVE actors in Iraq, namely the CSO-consultations on PVE with ONSA sub-committees in the provinces facilitated by UNDP, and the development of local PVE action plans supported by IOM.
The project also established direct relationships between BRYC stakeholders and ONSA sub-committees in the 4 provinces, including ongoing coordination (Ninawa) and good perspectives for collaboration (Salaheddin, Baghdad, Anbar) through connections made by BRYC’s teams with committee members to then coordinate with ONSA in the provinces on PVE action plans. (Activity 5)
A special collaboration was achieved with UNESCO through streamlining our efforts on a PVE Manual for Teachers: IF shared the PVE training guide from BRYC with UNESCO, and it will be considered in the revision process of UNESCO’s PVE Manual with the Ministry of Education with the aim to create one unified resource for teachers on PVE in Iraq. Complementary to that, UNESCO held a webinar for BRYC’s PVE-trained teachers on UNESCO’s Guide for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments on Dec. 11, 2022 (see Outcome 3 and Activity 7).
All these efforts combined provided a significant boost for BRYC’s PVE leaders by increasing their impact and laying the groundwork for sustainability of the 4 PVE teams in Ninawa, Salaheddin, Anbar and Baghdad.
In addition to the activities with international PVE implementers, BRYC’s PVE teams enhanced their own capacities and conducted local activities that strengthened their relations with communities local PVE actors and their cooperation with governmental structures, as shown here below.
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This report is for the No-Cost-Extension 2.0
2023474662
iraq@iraqfoundation.org
http://www.iraqfoundation.org
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
Iraq
1385122
69000
204118
BRYC No-Cost-Extension (NCE) 2.0 Report
Activity 2 (NCE 2.0):
IF expert and PVE teams jointly develop by-laws to sustain the functioning of the PVE teams beyond the project
develop by-laws to sustain the functioning of the PVE teams beyond the project through guidelines.
IF expert and PVE teams jointly develop by-laws to sustain the functioning of the PVE teams beyond the project
%70- These meetings contributed to exchanging views on the preparation of internal regulations.
% 85- the quality of regulations and their ability to keep PVE teams working after the project
-75% these meetings helped create a sense of ownership of PVE leaders for their team and continued functioning
-%65 the increased response to priority topics for PVE teams in their governorate.
Activity 4 (NCE 2.0):
IF, NGO partners and PVE teams identify and connect with the most relevant PVE civil society actors and organizations in the provinces for creating synergies in addressing VE challenges.
IF and NGO partners arranged four meetings of their PVE teams with at least 36 other civil organizations or other local or provincial actors who work on PVE. 57 stakeholders, including BRYC teams, participated in the meetings. The main objective of these meetings was to reduce the duplication of work aimed at curbing violent extremism in the four targeted governorates, and improving the ability of PVE leaders and actors to address the challenges of violent extremism through joint or coordinated action.
IF, NGO partners and PVE teams identify and connect with the most relevant PVE civil society actors and organizations in the provinces for creating synergies in addressing VE
% 65 reducing duplication of work on reducing violent extremism.
80% the increased capacity to meet the challenges of violent extremism through joint and coordinated action.
Outcome 1 (NCE 2.0): Sustained BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces of Baghdad, Salaheddin, Anbar and Ninawa
Sustained BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces of Baghdad, Salaheddin, Anbar and Ninawa
Outcome 2 (NCE 2.0): Linkage of BRYC PVE teams with governmental structures and other PVE actors in the 4 BRYC provinces
Linkage of BRYC PVE teams with governmental structures and other PVE actors in the 4 BRYC provinces
Outcome 3 (NCE 2.0): Improvement of the synergies and opportunities for cooperation with UNESCO
Improvement of the synergies and opportunities for cooperation with UNESCO
Activity 1 (NCE 2.0):
IF provides continued capacity-building for BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces
-set up 4 PVE teams from BRYC (including teachers, professionals, community leaders, women leaders and youth), one team per location.
-at least 50 PVE leaders (Mosul 14, Anbar 12, Baghdad 12, Salaheddin 12).
- IF, NGO partners and their local PVE teams attend a 3-days in-person training 2 PVE teams jointly per location), to include advanced skills on PVE, and PVE teams discuss draft-1 of by-laws
IF provides continued capacity-building for BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces
-% 100 set up teams formed of PVE leaders according to criteria that support sustainability and continuity.
-80% of the quality of the selection criteria and their compatibility with the extension objectives
-75% of the quality of methodologies and policies adopted in selection
-95% quality of execution (right choice)
Activity 3 (NCE 2.0):
1) PVE teams continue identification of VE challenges, their PVE awareness work, outreach and PVE interventions, and
2) they conduct one PVE youth initiative.
- Not less than four (one in each target location) activity carried out during the extension period relate to direct awareness activities ,or outreach activities.
- Not less than 60 of category of identified VE challenges in communities
-At least seventy-two stakeholders participated in these activities
-Seventy-three, the number of axes that were discussed related to reducing violent extremism, including referrals
-The number of referrals submitted.
-No less than forty-five, interventions to prevent violent extremism , including recommendations for preventing violent extremism in the targeted areas .
PVE leaders teams continue community outreach activities to raise awareness,
- % 55 the continuing activities and interventions of PVE leaders in the targeted areas.
- %70 Reducing the phenomena of violent extremism in the targeted areas.
Activity 5 (NCE 2.0):
IF, NGO partners, and the local PVE teams contribute their expertise and skills to ONSA sub-committees
- NGO partners continued their collaboration and communication with the sub-committee (Ninawa)
- BRYC teams joined the local consultations by ONSA sub-committees with civil society groups on action plans for the ONSA strategy in the provinces (Anbar, Ninawa)
- BRYC teams discussed with some committee members ways of cooperation on and support for initiatives as part of a PVE action plan in the governorates (Salaheddin, Karrada, Anbar);
- BRYC teams obtained the support from individual committee members and high-level officials in the governorates – including the Governors of Salaheddin and Ninawa – to be included in the committees’ work with civil society organizations.
IF, NGO partners, and the local PVE teams contribute their expertise and skills to ONSA sub-committees
At least 85% Improvement of the linkage of BRYC PVE teams with governmental structures and other PVE actors in the 4 BRYC provinces
local or regional contributions to the national ONSA strategy to counter VE .
Activity 7 (NCE 2.0): Reciprocal sharing of PVE expertise and achievements with UNESCO
16 PVE teams' members of the education sector attended in the webinar (Five from Anbar, Baghdad and Nineveh, and one participant from Salah Al-Din Governorate) presentation of the UNESCO PVE Manual for teachers.
Reciprocal sharing of PVE expertise and achievements with UNESCO
at least 50% the Improvement the synergies and opportunities for cooperation with UNESCO
US-EIN-521750875-US-EIN-521750875-BRYC-Final
Iraq Foundation
Building Resilience of Youth and Communities Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC) - Final: Y1, Y2 &NCE 2.0
Building on the successful PVE pilot-project Women Against Violence and Extremism in ISIS-liberated areas (WAVE, 2018-2019), implemented by IF with support from the Government of the Netherlands, IF applied the lessons-learned and recommendations from WAVE, to launch in June 2020 a new PVE project with a larger geographic scope, and a more diversified group of stakeholders (PVE teams) and achieve the overarching goal of enabling youth and community-members to build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization as a prerequisite to peaceful and stable communities.
While WAVE had successfully built the capacities of 56 women leaders to help develop family and community resilience against violent extremism through addressing local women as multipliers in their families and communities with coaching, PVE education, feedback meetings and interventions and operating in four locations in Ninawa, Anbar and Salaheddin, the BRYC project adopted a ‘whole community approach’ and expanded the geographic coverage to 7 locations: now supporting 2 communities in each of the three governorates and adding a location in the governorate of Baghdad. The increase in the number of beneficiaries was matched on the stakeholders’ side by diversifying the local PVE teams, where IF included as ‘agents of change’ men, youth and different categories of community leaders and professionals with influence on the local community. BRYC also leveraged the knowledge and experience of PVE Women Leaders from WAVE by integrating 14 of them into the new local BRYC teams for mentoring the new PVE leaders.
Based on consultations with IF’s partners in Iraq and using the recommendations from an external evaluation report on WAVE, the BRYC project set out to address these areas of concern and needs related to building resilience to violent extremism and radicalization: i. building PVE awareness of the whole community and involving community leaders and relevant public authorities, ii. Establish and activate a referral system and a MEAL database to improve performance and avoid loss of information and of built knowledge, iii. Build VE-resilience through PVE skills and knowledge for youth as the most vulnerable group, including older and younger youth by building capacities for PVE in schools and for out-of-school activities.
These areas translated into three high-level objectives for the two years of BRYC, which were later complemented in its extension (August 1 2022 to January 31, 2023) by a fourth objective aiming to support the sustainability of BRYC’s achievements:
Objective 1: Build capacities of male and female PVE leaders (community leaders, professionals and teachers) to conduct community outreach and provide PVE support to youth and families. (Year 1)
Objective 2: Continue outreach to communities, and develop a cross-referral system, a MEAL matrix, and a Handbook for teachers to support PVE interventions and build resilience against violent extremism and radicalization (Years 1-2)
Objective 3: Build capacities of college-aged youth to become PVE leaders for youth (12-16) and help build resilience of both groups against VE through developing self-worth and reinforcing civic pride. (Year 2)
Objective 4: Ensuring the sustainability of BRYC’s achievements through enhanced operative capacities of PVE teams and partnerships with civic, governmental and international PVE actors
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Iraq Foundation
This report is for Year 1, Year 2 and the No-Cost-Extension 2.0
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Building Resilience of Youth and Communities
Against Violent Extremism and Radicalization Project (BRYC)
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Final BRYC Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0 Report
Activity 2:
Launching event in all 7 communities
378 participants attended 7 conferences in seven targeted regions
Launching event in all 7 communities
Activity 1: Meetings with stakeholders
100% of stakeholders and local authorities contacted through the meetings have become direct supporters of the project
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Meetings with stakeholders
Activity 7:
Joint awareness-raising meetings between leaders (professionals and community leaders) and women leaders
- 48 awareness meetings were carried out in all targeted areas except Baghdad
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 7: Joint awareness-raising meetings between leaders (professionals and community leaders) and women leaders
Activity 6:
Professional PVE leaders and community leaders meet periodically to conduct consultations to plan and report on their work and share lessons learned
60 meetings were carried out in which 130 people participated,
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 6: Professional PVE leaders and community leaders meet periodically to conduct consultations to plan and report on their work and share lessons learned
Activity 4:
IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported the implementation of the remaining 5 community outreach meetings
43 community outreach meetings were held in total
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 4: IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported the implementation of the remaining 5 community outreach meetings
Activity 4:
IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported the implementation of the remaining 5 community outreach meetings
79% of people discussed new ways to solve problems or issues related to violent extremism and to provide referral services when needed
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 4: IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported the implementation of the remaining 5 community outreach meetings
Activity 4:
IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported the implementation of 38 community awareness
38 meetings were held, A total of 564 people participated in Activity 4 meetings
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported the implementation of 38 community awareness
Activity 4:
IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported community awareness meetings
84% interest rate of discussions on the risks and drivers of violent extremism.
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
IF and partner organizations supervised, organized and supported community awareness meetings
Activity 3b:
IF and local NGO partners carried out 8 training workshops
At least 23% increase in the awareness, information, and skills of participants
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
IF and local NGO partners carried out 8 training workshops
Activity 2:
Launching event in all 7 communities
291% increase of required volunteers in the leadership team, 56 were required and 219 volunteered.
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Launching event in all 7 communities
Activity 3a:
IF and partner NGOs carried out 6-day training courses
At least 80% increase in the awareness, information and skills of course participants enabling them to provide support and assistance to young people and affected groups in their communities in the future.
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
IF and partner NGOs carried out 6-day training courses
Activity 3a:
IF and partner NGOs carried out 6-day training courses
72 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum in addition to identify VE and use new skills of conflict resolution
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
IF and partner NGOs carried out 6-day training courses
Activity 1: Meetings with stakeholders
45 meetings with local stakeholders and authorities
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Meetings with stakeholders
Activity 18:
14 PVE-themed youth initiatives for their communities and younger youth were developed, implemented
14 PVE initiatives were developed and implemented by college-aged youth, and presented in community meetings:
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 18: 14 PVE-themed youth initiatives for their communities and younger youth were developed, implemented
Activity 15:
3-day training on preventing violent extremism for college-aged youth (male and female).
Sixty-nine young students of college age (33 males and 36 females) attended the training courses
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 15: 3-day training on preventing violent extremism for college-aged youth (male and female).
Activity 1 (NCE 2.0):
IF provides continued capacity-building for BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces
-set up 4 PVE teams from BRYC (including teachers, professionals, community leaders, women leaders and youth), one team per location.
-at least 50 PVE leaders (Mosul 14, Anbar 12, Baghdad 12, Salaheddin 12).
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 1 (NCE 2.0): IF provides continued capacity-building for BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces
Activity 3b:
IF and local NGO partners carried out 8 training workshops
67 people received a high quality of accredited PVE training curriculum
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
IF and local NGO partners carried out 8 training workshops
Activity 14:
Holding focus group meetings with future youth leaders (18-25 years)
- Seven focus group meetings were held with future youth leaders (18-25 years old) in the seven targeted areas
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 14: Holding focus group meetings with future youth leaders (18-25 years)
Outcome 2 (NCE 2.0): Linkage of BRYC PVE teams with governmental structures and other PVE actors in the 4 BRYC provinces
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Outcome 2 (NCE 2.0): Linkage of BRYC PVE teams with governmental structures and other PVE actors in the 4 BRYC provinces
Outcome 2 (NCE 2.0): Linkage of BRYC PVE teams with governmental structures and other PVE actors in the 4 BRYC provinces
Outcome 3 (NCE 2.0): Improvement of the synergies and opportunities for cooperation with UNESCO
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Outcome 3 (NCE 2.0): Improvement of the synergies and opportunities for cooperation with UNESCO
Outcome 1 (NCE 2.0): Sustained BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces of Baghdad, Salaheddin, Anbar and Ninawa
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Outcome 1 (NCE 2.0): Sustained BRYC PVE teams in the 4 provinces of Baghdad, Salaheddin, Anbar and Ninawa
Activity 8:
Consultation meetings between PVE leaders (professionals and community leaders)
- 6 consultative meetings were carried out in all the targeted areas except for Baghdad
- 37 community leaders, 65 teachers and professionals, and 12 women leaders (from the previous project) participated in these meetings.
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 8: Consultation meetings between PVE leaders (professionals and community leaders)
Activity 4 (NCE 2.0):
IF, NGO partners and PVE teams identify and connect with the most relevant PVE civil society actors and organizations in the provinces for creating synergies in addressing VE challenges.
IF and NGO partners arranged four meetings of their PVE teams with at least 36 other civil organizations or other local or provincial actors who work on PVE. 57 stakeholders, including BRYC teams, participated in the meetings. The main objective of these meetings was to reduce the duplication of work aimed at curbing violent extremism in the four targeted governorates, and improving the ability of PVE leaders and actors to address the challenges of violent extremism through joint or coordinated action.
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 4 (NCE 2.0): IF, NGO partners and PVE teams identify and connect with the most relevant PVE civil society actors and organizations in the provinces for creating synergies in addressing VE
Activity 2 (NCE 2.0):
IF expert and PVE teams jointly develop by-laws to sustain the functioning of the PVE teams beyond the project
develop by-laws to sustain the functioning of the PVE teams beyond the project through guidelines.
Final report for Y1, Y2 and NCE 2.0
Activity 2 (NCE 2.0): IF expert and PVE teams jointly develop by-laws to sustain the functioning of the PVE teams beyond the project