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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“Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”
New Projects and Activities
On the World Day of Persons with Disabilities, our work continues to reflect global realities, follow international standards, and align with this year’s theme:
“Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”
The Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO) is pleased to announce a new project in partnership with the Save the Children international Organization, within the MERP model for inclusive education in Erbil.
We are also proud to share the opening of a new HDO office in Erbil, expanding our services and presence.
At the same time, our team is carrying out December 3 activities in Dlin School and Hawar School within the Banaslawa ,Education of Hawler Center, highlighting the importance of inclusion and equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
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An training about inclusive education
with the aim of improving it
Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO) in partnership with Save the Children International,conducted a special training for teachers of both Hawar and Dilin primary schools in Erbil, in the presence of: 1. Miss.Sazan Qadir, Director of Special Education in the Ministry of Education Extraordinary 3- Mr.Khurshid Ahmad Sheikha, First Supervisor of Quality Assurance and Educational Supervision Unit of Banaslawa
4- Mr,Marwan Mohammed Rashid, Assistant Supervisor
and the staff and principals of both schools.
The training was held under the title of “Model 1&2 of Inclusive Education” for 4 days, 20 hours mainly focusing on topics related to how to create appropriate plans and strategies in the classroom, to fully iinclution in educational process.
Instructors highlighted new methods of dealing with students with disabilities and how to design appropriate teaching plans within the general classroom.
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 .
Inclusive Education and Peaceful Environment
it opens many new paths and launches a new wave of innovative, inclusive education from Halabja to all of Kurdistan.
Ten Years of Achievement and Transformation
Ten years and hundreds of success stories
Ten years of careful planning, reflection, and dedication to building the foundation of inclusive, universal education
Ten years of reaching the project’s goals and creating long-term impact
Ten years of strong cooperation between local and international teams
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Inclusive Education and Peaceful Environment Project for Students with Disabilities
This project was implemented by the Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO) with the support of Fida International and in collaboration with the Halabja General Directorate of Education.
The End of Our Path in This Project
While our journey in this project comes to an end,
it opens many new paths and launches a new wave of innovative, inclusive education from Halabja to all of Kurdistan. Ten Years of Achievement and Transformation Ten years and hundreds of success stories Ten years of careful planning, reflection, and dedication to building the foundation of inclusive, universal education Ten years of reaching the project’s goals and creating long-term impact Ten years of strong cooperation between local and international teams
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German Unity Day
October 8, 2025,
Halabja Disabled Organization participated in an event to celebrate German Unity Day at the official invitation of the German Consul General. organized by the German Consul General in Erbil.
Thanks to the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany for their invitation
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