Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO)
Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO) is a non-profit organization established in 2013 in response to the pervasive injustices, discrimination, and lack of support experienced by individuals with disabilities and vulnerable populations. HDO is dedicated to working closely with people facing disabilities and other vulnerable groups, actively addressing their essential needs, enhancing their living conditions, and advocating for the respect of their dignity and fundamental rights. HDO places a strong emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion in its initiatives.
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Towards an Inclusive Educational Environment for All
Introducing teachers to the philosophy and significance of inclusive education in the learning process.
Identifying the necessary accommodations and tools to adapt the school environment for all students, regardless of their individual needs.
Discussing mechanisms to transform schools into inclusive hubs that guarantee the right to education for every child.
Towards an Inclusive Educational Environment for All
Within the framework of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) in Iraq, the Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO), with the generous support of Save the Children, conducted an awareness and training session on the concept of "Inclusive Education" for teachers at Hawar Primary School in Erbil.
Key highlights of the session:
Introducing teachers to the philosophy and significance of inclusive education in the learning process. Identifying the necessary accommodations and tools to adapt the school environment for all students, regardless of their individual needs. Discussing mechanisms to transform schools into inclusive hubs that guarantee the right to education for every child.The participating teachers showed great enthusiasm and welcomed the initiative, emphasizing their commitment to implementing the necessary steps to transition their school towards a fully inclusive model.
Our efforts continue to build an aware society and an equitable educational system for all.
This activity is part of the #MYRP project funded by Education Cannot Wait and granted by Save the Children International Iraq - منظمة انقاذ الطفل العالمية العراق
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Presentation of seminars
Monday 19/1/2026 in order to raise awareness about the right to education of students with disabilities
At the request of Halabja Non-Governmental Institute for Computer Sciences, we held a seminar for second and third grade students on how to deal with students with disabilities and identify problems.
It is worth mentioning that Halabja Non-Governmental Institute for Computer Sciences has always helped in admitting and serving students with disabilities
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Meeting on Inclusive Education
Meeting on Inclusive Education
On Monday, a special meeting was held at the General Directorate of Planning to discuss the development of the inclusive education process at Hawar and Dalin schools.
The meeting was attended by:
Shilan Khalil Junaid – Director General of Planning at the Ministry of Education.
Sazan Qadir – Director of Special Education.
Soran Mohammed Hussein – Director of Non-formal Education.
Hawdang Khidr – Representative from the General Directorate of Planning.
Mr. Bahjat Rahman – Staff member of the Disability Organization.
This activity is part of the #MYRP project funded by Education Cannot Wait and granted by Save the Children International Iraq - منظمة انقاذ الطفل العالمية العراق .
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Inclusive Education Models
Inclusive Education Models
Save the Children, in partnership with the Halabja Disabled Organization and under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, conducted the second phase of a training course titled "Inclusive Education Models – Models 3 & 4." The program spanned five days (40 hours) with the primary goal of capacity building within the field of inclusive education.
Key Themes of the Course:
During the sessions, the training focused intensively on two strategic pillars:
Accessibility: Strategies for ensuring physical accessibility within schools to enable all children, without discrimination, to participate in the educational process independently and without barriers.
Developing Educational Resources: Introducing modern techniques for producing and providing Teaching Aids that cater to the diverse needs of students, thereby enhancing the overall quality of education.
This activity is part of the #MYRP project funded by Education Cannot Wait and granted by Save the Children International Iraq - منظمة انقاذ الطفل العالمية العراق .
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