In a heartbreaking incident a mother of four children lost her life while trying to save her children from fire in Khanke camp. The oldest son in the family got serious burns, other three had minor burns. In the last 11 years, fire incidents have frequently occured in formal camp and non formal camp settings, leaving families with nothing and sometimes causing daeth. The tents are very old, burning in summer and freezing in winter. The tents are supposed to be replaced by UNHCR every year but they have been the same. Our team has been able to provide these families with emergency support like food, santary, bedding, air cooler, heating stoves, washing mashine and the like. We are graetful for the partners and friends who have always been there in such hard conditions.
Back to School Campaign
As we are a few days ahead of the new academic year 2024-2025. Panaga wants to repeat the same campaign to help displaced Yezidi families who struggle financially to provide school supplies for their kids. The Moqimi Organization led by Arianne has already secured some funding to sponsor the kids needs for school.Are you in a position to support to attend school:See the costs below- A school backpack costs 4 dollars per kid, which is enough for the school year.- A set of pencils, five copybooks, two sharpeners, two erasers and a ruler cost 4 USD per kid, enough for one semester.- School uniform, shirt and dress/trousers cost 17 dollars per kid which will be for the kid for the academic year.Please reach out if you want to be a part of this campaign or know someone who can help us. Your help makes a big difference
Pop-Up School Old Shekhidre
In 22 of Dec, we started our new Pop up School in one of the outskirt village called Shekhidre where 60 IDP’s family live in uncompleted buildings and tents. The Pop up will be one day per a week for two months in which the kids will have English lessons, hygiene lessons, art lessons, explores lessons, PE, play games , sing songs and dance . In the first day more than 50 kids gathered around us and welcomed us warmly. The kids were amazing. They were thrilled about the program, since it’s a first kids program in that village , No NGO has ever did such programs for the kids out there during four years of displacement. Volunteers and staff made a great contact with kids, they built a safe and joyful environment for the kids. On the second day, kids number reached 60. We will continue to bring education to people who have no or very limited chance. Thanks for EDGE Institute to sponsor this session.
International’s Education Teacher and Principle Training
One of ten best American School Principal, Dr. Stephen Swymer selected by U.S. Department of Education visited Panaga for a week sharing his knowledge with local teachers and school leaders! Dr. Stephen Swymer taught about what successful teachers have in common. He said and I quote “A good teacher teaches from his mind but a great teacher teaches from his heart”. The doctor’s material focused on what works in education. The elements, practices and goals were that of common in great schools all around the world. The doctor shared the common threads that connect all great teachers. The specific practices, beliefs and common traits great teachers throughout the world share. The final part of the training reinforced the common beliefs and practices of all great education leaders. The information was supported with clear examples and throughout the workshop the emphasis was on how education can change lives, change families, change communities and nations. The approach was focused on all levels of educators, new teachers or seasoned educators. The doctor also spent time on the significance of legacy educators who impact new teachers and the culture of a school environment. Plenty of time was allotted for questions, feedback and input. 25 local teachers from local organizations, Panaga team and volunteers benefited from the course. The all were given certificate at the end of three day training. The course was in coordination with iHi.
Humanitarian Aid Distribution
Distribution of clothes, toys, shoes, hand crafts, raw food, milk powder and financial support to specific students for more than 200 families! The donations were from Khaima NGO, Partners NGO, Chris Mack, Michelle Sanders and Monique Smits.