Bringing Peace To The Region
House of Coexistence
House of Coexistence is a multicultural center in Sinjar, established by Mirza Dinnayi, 2019 AuroraPrize Laureate, to promote peace, coexistence and to empowerment minority groups especially youth and women affected by the war and genocide.
What we do
The House of Coexistence, established in 2022 with Aurora’s support, fosters peace in Sinjar. Through seminars, training, and a green museum, it aids survivors, promotes cooperation, prevents conflicts, and empowers women, aiming for lasting development.
Vision
The House of Coexistence in Sinjar promotes peace, aids survivors, prevents conflicts, empowers women, and encourages development.
Mission
The House of Coexistence seeks to facilitate sustainable peace.
Values
The House of Coexistence is guided by the following core values: Respect for Diversity, Commitment, Partnership, Integrity
News
Alphabitisation course
House of Coexistence provided an alphabetization course to 27 individuals from different groups of the Yazidi community who participated in this course.
Peace Education, Peace Ambassador WS.
11th batch of graduates of the one-week program, part of the ongoing Peace Education Program, which is specifically designed by the House of Coexistence.
Receiving training from Austrian Volkshilfe Österreich
House of Coexistence and Austrian Volkshilfe Österreich organized a training session.
Peace Education, Peace Ambassador WS
12th batch of graduates of the one-week program, part of the ongoing Peace Education Program, which is specifically designed by the House of Coexistence.
Lecture on the history and heritage of Sinjar.
On the occasion of the launch of a joint national campaign under the title Our Heritage, Our Identity, the House Of Coexistence organized a valuable lecture on the history and heritage of Sinjar by the historical researcher, Professor Shukr Khader Aldkhi.
Peace Education, Peace Ambassador WS
13th batch of graduates of the one-week program, part of the ongoing Peace Education Program, which is specifically designed by the House of Coexistence.
Sinjar Academy event at HOC
Sinjar Academy had an event at HOC. HOC supported the NGO by offering a seminar room and meeting room.
Peace Education, Peace Ambassador WS
14th batch of graduates of the one-week program, part of the ongoing Peace Education Program, which is specifically designed by the House of Coexistence.
Our Heritage – Our Identity Campaign
HOC organized a campaign for installing lighting in a part of the old market in the city of Sinjar as a part of the activities of a joint national campaign.
HOC joined a special meeting with Mrs. Brittany Brown, Director of USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives.
HOC joined a special meeting with Mrs. Brittany Brown, Director of USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives to discuss the situation in Sinjar and the opportunities to help the Yezidi people recover from the consequences of genocide and displacement.
HOC Cleaning Campaign
HOC organized a cleaning campaign in the city of Sinjar.
HOC Received H.E. Jean-Christophe Augé, the French General Consul to Mosul.
HOC was delighted to receive H.E. Jean-Christophe Augé, the French General Consul to Mosul and his delegation, to host a special meeting with a group of Yezidi Civil Society, representatives of service authorities in Sinjar to exchange thoughts about the current situation in Sinjar.
Training on Teachers in a crisis context.
Training courses for teachers within our joint educational program with the IVY organization.
Our Impact in Numbers
Progress and Ongoing Initiatives
Implemented Projects
Ongoing projects
Direct beneficiaries
Indirect Beneficiaries
Scope of intervention
HOC aims to achieve its vision by intervening in the five core pillars:
Education: In the context of Sinjar’s underserved educational sector, marked with a dearth of schools, educational personnel, and programs, HOC is committed to addressing this critical issue. It forges partnerships with local and global initiatives to elevate the educational infrastructure. The organization places a distinct emphasis on educating women, girls, and mature children in rural locales. Furthermore, executing awareness campaigns spotlighting the pivotal role of educated women within the community and implementing literacy programs comprise vital components of this endeavor.
International Project Partners
National and Local Collaboration Partners
Our Latest Work
The House of Coexistence engages in a wide range of activities, including workshops, training, meetings, campaigns, and collaborations with various organizations. These activities reflect the organization’s commitment to its mission and values, contributing to peace, understanding, and coexistence in the Sinjar region.