Humanitarian Aid for Displaced Kurds

Since Turkey launched its offensive into Kurdish-controlled northern Syria, our team in Duhok has witnessed new flows of refugees crossing the border into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

As part of our organizational ethos, we pride ourselves on remaining flexible to the needs of the community. We are heartbroken as we watch the assault on Kurds in northern Syria and more people are forced to leave their homes. Civilians are being forced to evacuate for their own safety, and many are expected to arrive in the KRI.

In addition, with the Turkish incursion, ISIS prisoners who have been held and guarded by Kurdish forces in northern Syria will have significantly greater opportunities to escape and re-arm. This will further destabilize an already chaotic situation and put people’s lives at risk.

Founded in 2016, The Lotus Flower was created in direct response to the needs of displaced women in KRI. We operate safe community spaces for women and girls in three different camps. We have worked closely with the UN and other dedicated organizations to provide these essential services within the existing humanitarian context, and as a grassroots organization, we are best equipped to communicate with and react to changing needs on the ground.

We are asking for donations to expand our services and provide necessary items to newly arrived refugees. No one wants to choose to leave their home – it is done only out of absolute necessity for survival for their families. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and extremely beneficial.

To donate, please visit our page on Just Giving.