Summary
The FYF Post-trauma Center will open in mid-2015.
International post-trauma specialists, working in coordination with the
FYF team, will provide treatment to Yezidi women and girls who have
escaped from ISIS. These girls suffered from unspeakable trauma and are
in urgent need of psychological assistance. FYF, founded and operated by
young Yezidi activists, will ensure that the Center provides treatment
to those most in need.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
In 2014 ISIS terrorists invaded various parts of Iraq,
killing untold numbers of civilians. In August 2014, ISIS invaded the
city of Sinjar and surrounding areas, home to a religious minority
population, the Yezidis. The terrorists killed the men and captured the
women and girls, forcing them into abhorrent sexual slavery. Some girls
managed to escape or were rescued through third parties. These women and
girls are in desperate need of post-trauma psychological assistance.
How will this project solve this problem?
The Free Yezidi Foundation Post-trauma Center will
operate in coordination with a leading network of international
post-trauma specialists to provide treatment to as many women and girls
as possible. The Foundation will also house post-trauma training so that
local practitioners can provide assistance, to the extent possible. The
Foundation will establish its Center in Duhok in mid-2015.
Potential Long Term Impact
The trauma that has been inflicted upon these women and
girls is beyond description. The Post-trauma Center will deal with the
short and long term effects of this trauma. With the assistance of
post-trauma specialists, these women and girls will hopefully be able to
rebuild their shattered lives. In addition, the Center will provide
treatment to other members of the community, as outlined in the Free
Yezidi Foundation's other project, the Children's Center, operated at
the same facility.
