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Empowering Syrian Refugee Students Through Practical Learning and Resilience<\/h3>\n

Introduction<\/h4>\n

In 2020, the Chawy Zanko Organization (CZO)<\/strong>, in partnership with SPARK<\/strong>, launched the Economic Empowerment Programme (EEP)<\/strong> in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq<\/strong>, focusing on soft skills development<\/strong> for Syrian refugee students and new graduates.
Amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/strong>, the program became a beacon of hope\u2014providing youth with essential tools to strengthen employability, confidence, and resilience in a challenging job market<\/p>\n

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Project Overview<\/h3>\n

Implementation Area:<\/strong> Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq<\/span>
Duration:<\/strong> May 11 \u2013 August 15, 2020<\/span>
Target Group:<\/strong> 35 Syrian refugee students<\/span>
Budget:<\/strong> $66,620 <\/span>
Venue:<\/strong> Dilshad Palace Hotel, Duhok<\/span><\/p>\n

The program was designed to help students bridge the gap between education and employment by strengthening leadership<\/strong>, communication<\/strong>, and professional life skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

CZO selected Dilshad Palace<\/strong> for its safety standards, accessibility, and comfortable learning environment\u2014ensuring health protection, inclusion, and gender balance throughout the 10-day intensive training .<\/p>\n