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Building Understanding in Post-Conflict Kurdistan
From June 11–13, I had the privilege of attending the Third Kurdistan Conference hosted by the London School of Economics (LSE). The gathering brought together professors, researchers, and thought leaders from across the globe to explore pressing issues facing...
A Young Person’s Eye-Opening Visit to Kurdistan
On July 29, 2024, as I was sitting on a plane headed to Erbil, I reflected on how I had reached this point. My journey had begun the summer before at a Washington, D.C. non-partisan think tank, where I had the incredible opportunity to work with groups focused on the...
Beyond Borders: Reflections from a Volunteer Mission in Kurdistan
Part 3 - Understanding the Economic, Political, and Social Factors Changing Kurdistan During our recent visit to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), we engaged in a series of impactful meetings and events that highlighted both the region’s resilience and its ongoing...
Beyond Borders: Reflections from a Volunteer Mission in Kurdistan
Part 2 - Life in Harsham Camp: Survival in a Northern Iraq Refugee Camp Visiting Harsham Camp, just outside of Erbil, was a different experience from our time at the Sharia Camp. The camp is home to internally displaced Iraqis, most of whom fled from Mosul in...
Beyond Borders: Reflections from a Volunteer Mission in Kurdistan
The start of 2025 has been marked by uncertainty for those dedicated to international aid in the aftermath of conflicts. Developing Diplomacy was founded to raise awareness and provide resources for internally displaced and refugee children—often overlooked amid...
Developing Diplomacy Featured in Enabling Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC) Newsletter
Developing Diplomacy was featured in the September 2024 newsletter by the organization Enabling Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC). Partnering with EPIC, Kaizar Doriwala, founder of Developing Diplomacy, spent time with children at the Sharya camp in the Kurdistan Region of...
Developing Diplomacy Partners with Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) to Distribute Backpacks to Refugee and IDP camps in Kurdistan, Iraq
This summer, Developing Diplomacy initiated fundraising to support children in Iraq, raising enough to provide 40 backpack kits filled with essential stationary and school supplies. During a recent trip to Kurdistan, Kaizar Doriwala, founder of Developing Diplomacy,...
Fall Fundraising Event
On October 28, 2024, Developing Diplomacy held a Fundraising night at Lebanese Taverna Restaurant.
Developing Diplomacy’s Visit to the Embassy of Iraq: Supporting Vulnerable Iraqi Children
Developing Diplomacy recently had the honor of attending a special event at the Embassy of Iraq in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). The event was focused on raising awareness and support for Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children,...
THE WAR BETWEEN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA
After World War II, in 1962, Ethiopia annexed Eritrea. Following nearly 30 years of c onflict and billions of dollars spent, Eritrea finally gained independence in 1991. However, post-independence, the two countries clashed over various issues, including currency,...
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