
Five trades, fifty livelihoods in Sinjar
Technical vocational training across plumbing, food processing & sweets making, electrical works, CCTV & basic solar systems, and sewing & handicrafts — strengthening livelihoods in a post-conflict district.
Training programs, assessments, curricula, and consultancies delivered across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq — updated as new activities launch.
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Technical vocational training across plumbing, food processing & sweets making, electrical works, CCTV & basic solar systems, and sewing & handicrafts — strengthening livelihoods in a post-conflict district.

Development of the “Shuvaj System” occupational curriculum for the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs — contributing to the standardization and modernization of TVET programs.

Design and development of the network, including an 80-page training manual, stakeholder assessments, and support for youth engagement in peacebuilding initiatives.

A 10-day capacity-building program covering needs assessment, curriculum development, and Training of Trainers in soft skills and business management — sustainability built into livelihood interventions.

24 days of capacity-building on climate change, climate mobilization, and business development services — strengthening institutional response to environmental challenges.

A three-month program of training and policy dialogue workshops with water, agriculture, environment, and municipality institutions.

A comprehensive assessment providing evidence-based insights to inform future climate adaptation programming.

Training in sweets making, computer maintenance, and electrical wiring — enhancing employability through practical, market-relevant skills.

Beauty salon and air-systems training for 30+ IDPs and refugees, plus 40 days of technical consultation on hydroponics, livestock, and farming systems across camps and host communities.

Business management training across multiple locations, supporting economic reintegration and income generation at scale.
» News and upcoming trainings will be published here — this section is updated by the DCD team.
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