ASB Iraq

Standing with Al Shyam Organization for 16 Days of Activism. This year’s theme, “UNiTE! End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”, reminds us of the importance of safety and equality in both physical and digital spaces.

🌍 Regional Exchange Workshop | Duhok, Iraq
3–6 November 2025 | 🏢 Hosted by ASB Iraq

ASB Iraq was honored to host a four-day Regional Exchange Workshop under the GFFO-funded project “Strengthening Local Climate-Sensitive and Universal WASH Capacities Using and Disseminating the Green Humanitarian Assistance Approach.”
Implemented with arche noVa and GTO, this global initiative spans 13 countries and brings together expertise from across regions.
The workshop gathered partners from Iraq, arche noVa Lebanon, MADA, Tankamel Sawa, and the ASB Germany project coordination unit, creating an inspiring space for learning, collaboration, and planning to strengthen community resilience and environmental sustainability across Iraq and Lebanon.
Participants engaged in sessions on:
🌱 DRR (droughts & floods)
🔔 Early Warning Systems
⏳ Anticipatory Action
♻️ Waste Management
🌿 Agro-ecology & Water Management
🌍 Environmental Mainstreaming
📌 Highlights:
✨ Project lessons learned
✨ Sustainability & exit strategies
✨ Joint advocacy planning—incl. a key event in Tikrit
✨ DRR & environmental practices across both countries

Grateful to all partners for their dedication to building stronger, greener, and more resilient communities. 🌱🤝

🌿 ASB Holds Photo Exhibition in Salah al-Din
On October 15, 2025, Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) organized a vibrant Photo Exhibition at Al-Mas Hall in Tikrit, celebrating the achievements of the ECT WASH Project in Salah al-Din Governorate.
The exhibition brought together 51 participants, including representatives from the Directorates of Water, Water Resources, Agriculture, and Municipality, alongside members of local organizations. Many attendees expressed appreciation for ASB’s role in strengthening community resilience and fostering collaboration toward sustainable climate and water solutions.
Visitors toured the exhibition and admired a powerful collection of photographs depicting the project’s impact, from rehabilitating sanitation facilities in schools and health centers, to restoring irrigation systems and water stations in Al-Alam District, and training government staff on sustainable water and environmental management.
By the end of the exhibition, it was clear that this initiative was not just about showcasing photos, it was about celebrating partnerships, progress, and the shared vision of a greener, more sustainable Salah al-Din.

🌿 ASB Marks Climate Action Day at the University of Tikrit! 🌿
As part of our commitment to the Humanitarian Climate Charter, ASB, in coordination with the University of Tikrit – Department of Environmental Engineering (قسم الهندسة البيئية), joined University students in an inspiring environmental awareness event on 23 October.
Students from the Department of Environment (قسم البيئة) led awareness activities focused on environmental protection and climate action, with the message that small actions bring big changes.

🌳 As part of the campaign, ASB provided:
• 100 trees that were planted by students on the university campus to promote greener spaces and improve air quality.
• 60 Students received eco-friendly kits containing seeds, with planting instructions printed on the covers, 🌱

✌️☮️ To mark the International Day of Peace, on 24 September 2025, Sunrise NGO, with the support of ASB (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund), successfully hosted the Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Conference in Sinjar under the theme “All for Peace.” ☮️✌️
The conference brought together community leaders, local authorities, NGOs, educators, activists, media representatives, and survivors to reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and shared responsibilities in building peace and strengthening social cohesion. 💙
A key highlight of the conference was the dialogue session with participants, which explored the foundations of social cohesion in Sinjar and Ba’aj, the role of the media in promoting peace and justice, and the responsibilities of key actors such as educators, leaders, and NGOs. Panelists also reflected on the main challenges to peace and identified priority needs to support returnees and survivors. ✌️
The discussions reaffirmed that peace is not only a global call but also a local responsibility built through dialogue, justice, and collective action. ☮️💙
ASB Iraq extends sincere thanks to all panelists, participants, and partners who contributed to the success of this event. 💙

🚗✨ Opening of the Car Maintenance Workshop in Ninewa ✨🚗
ASB, in partnership with Sunrise NGO and with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is proud to announce the opening of the Car Maintenance Workshop under the Directorate of Labor and Social Affairs – Vocational Training Department in Ninewa (Mosul), on 17 September 2025.
the fully equipped workshop with modern tools, computers, cooling systems, and a solar energy unit provides youth with the opportunity to learn hands-on skills in advanced car diagnostics and repair using state-of-the-art equipment. By doing so, it not only builds professional skills and job opportunities but also reduces the need for residents of Mosul to travel outside the city for vehicle maintenance and repair.
💡 The initiative represents a vital step in strengthening livelihoods, empowering young people, and supporting the economic recovery of Ninewa.
ASB extends its sincere thanks to Sunrise, BMZ, and all stakeholders for making this milestone possible.