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Promoting Peace, Building a Brighter Future

Networks of Change (NoC) programme empowers KRI youth with skills, opportunities, and digital tools to foster peace through moderation. By building resilience, leadership, and community engagement, NoC paves the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future.

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Creating Pathways to Peace Through Education, Employment, and Engagement

Highlights the holistic approach combining education, job creation, and socio-political participation to prevent radicalization.

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Breaking Barriers, Opening Doors for Youth

A message that focuses on reducing vulnerability to radicalization by expanding youth access to jobs, leadership, and knowledge.

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Together for a Safer, Inclusive Future

Signifies collaboration among youth, educators, government, and partners in preventing radicalization and fostering peaceful societies.

Change by The Numbers

Our impact spans across regions, schools, and communities. These numbers reflect the growing reach of our work and the strength of our network in creating a safer, more inclusive society.

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Youth Mobilized in Campaigns
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Educators Building Resilience
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Family and Community Outreach
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Networks of Change

Networks of Change signifies collaboration between youth, educators, and local governments to promote peace, inclusion, and active community participation across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. Through its three core pillars the programme fosters dialogue, builds trust, and creates opportunities for young people to shape a more resilient and hopeful future.

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Testimonials

H.E. Nechirvan BarzaniQuote

H.E. Nechirvan Barzani

President of the Kurdistan Region

“Moderation can break down mental barriers, wash away hatred, revenge and destruction, and open the door to peace and stability. There is a need to understand each other. We need to be moderate in our thoughts. Moderation can prevent extremism, violence and hatred.”

H.E. Qubad TalabaniQuote

H.E. Qubad Talabani

Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region

“You have identified real issues of the youth that no one has ever done before: you have our support.”

Abdulsalam MedeniQuote

Abdulsalam Medeni

Former Director of Rwanga Foundation

“Our youth need to hear about success stories of youth . We need to put young people in the centre of decision making activities, on political, educational and religious levels.”

Dr. Hataw HusseinQuote

Dr. Hataw Hussein

Head of the Media Department, University of Halabja

“This training, which focuses on recognizing early signals of radicalization, will bring us closer to our students in the classroom. It provides an alternative way of teaching, a way that is more interactive."

Simon Van MelikQuote

Simon Van Melik

Former CEO of SPARK

"Networks Of Change is about initiatives. Pave your own alternative path in this society."

Ramek RamadhanQuote

Ramek Ramadhan

Mayor of Chamchamal

"To achieve peace and stability, we must begin with the environment of families, ensuring the provision of their basic rights, and their psychological stability."

Adrian IJsseltseinQuote

Adrian IJsseltsein

Consul General of the Netherlands in the Kurdistan Region

"It is notable that individuals most susceptible to violent extremism are primarily youth. Furthermore their reintegration into society presents significant challenges."

Brandon OelofseQuote

Brandon Oelofse

Founder of MDC Media Development Collective

"Working with Networks of Change over the past few years has been a powerful reminder of the resilience and potential of youth in KRI. As a trainer, I’ve seen how the programme not only equips young people with skills, but also sparks confidence, critical thinking, and a sense of agency."