ROS Provides Computers and Tablets to Iraq’s Ba’adra Camp

Dahouk, Iraq, November 2015

While the world mourns the tragic loss of innocent souls who have been taken by the terrors of ISIS, Iraq’s extensive refugee and internally displaced population of over 1 million five thousand has become far too accustomed to the feelings of loss, pain, and disaster.

The refugee camp in Dahouk, Iraq hosts many of the girl survivors who were kidnapped and raped by ISIS. Their miraculous escape from the sexual enslavement brought them to the camp of Ba’adra. With little more than a tent, bread and water, Roads of Success’ Tech Over Trauma program aims to provide access to electronic education and counseling for the communities, so as to to bring healing and academic empowerment for the population. Computers donated by the organization were setup at a designated caravan in the camp, made publicly accessible for the community.

“We are honored to empower these beautiful communities with the simple yet incredibly impactful tool of technology. We believe the access to live electronic courses led by educators across the globe, including English courses, trauma recovery, and more, will ignite excitement for the youth to prepare for futures of hope,” said Humanitarian Attorney and VP of Roads of Success, Jacqueline Isaac.

The launch event brings to life what will be received through the Tech Over Trauma program. A “Seeds of Hope” dream workshop led by Founder of Roads of Success, Dr. Yvette El Biady Isaac inspires the girls and children from 15-22 years old to declare the dreams buried within their hearts and begin preparing for their futures.

The art therapy workshop led by American-Jordanian Journalist, Loureen Ayyoub, encourages the girls sexually assaulted or raped by ISIS to release the pain suppressed within through creative crafts and writing. The aim is to not only allow the girls to be able to process their past experiences, but also dispel any taboo or shame from the topic, permitting open dialogue.

The Tech Over Trauma program began its first pilot session in Germany, where many of the rescued girls have fled to. The program and its launch is supported by Independent Human Rights Commission of Kurdistan, Higher Council of Women’S Affairs, Health Ministry of Dohuk and KDP Representatives.

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