Emma Organization for Human Development

Name

Emma Organization for Human Development

Legal name

Emma Organization for Human Development

Website

https://emmaorg.me

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Rights and Protection Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Women's rights advocacy
• Psychosocial support services
• Gender-based violence protection
• Women's empowerment programs
• Humanitarian nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erbil

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor-funded operations (grant-based): Emma Organization operates as a nonprofit NGO. It does not generate commercial revenue. Operations, programs, and service delivery are funded through grants and financial support from international partner organizations and government foreign affairs ministries.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emma Organization for Human Development is a nonprofit NGO that delivers free, direct services to women affected by violence across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Its core offerings include safe-center-based psychosocial support and legal assistance in Erbil and Dohuk, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) awareness and counseling, education and vocational training (literacy, English, tailoring, baking, computing), and institutional advocacy for stronger laws protecting women from violence.

Product overview

Emma Organization for Human Development is a nonprofit humanitarian organization offering a portfolio of interconnected social services focused on women's rights and empowerment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The portfolio includes core service areas — Women's Protection (safe centers in Erbil and Dohuk providing psychosocial, legal, and counseling support), Education & Empowerment (literacy, English, and vocational training), MHPSS, Women Peace Building, Gender Mainstreaming, and Feminist Movement support — alongside thematic programs such as the Women Against Violence Campaign, Anti-Corruption Awareness, and Community Seminars. The organization also runs media programming (the Emma Human Development Program) and participates in international advocacy forums such as the WOMENTUM Regional Conference. Services are delivered through direct service delivery, training workshops, advocacy campaigns, and community mobilization, primarily funded through partnerships with international organizations including Medica Mondiale, Norwegian People's Aid, Oxfam, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Protection Services Safe centers in Erbil and Dohuk providing psychosocial support, legal assistance, and one-on-one counseling to women affected by violence across the Kurdistan Region.
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Awareness sessions, counseling referrals, and community workshops addressing mental health challenges for women and youth in a safe, judgment-free environment.
• Education and Empowerment Programs Literacy classes, English courses, and vocational training in tailoring, baking, and computing to help women gain financial independence and confidence.
• Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns Public awareness campaigns and institutional advocacy work to push for stronger laws protecting women from violence and discrimination across Kurdistan.
• Women Peace Building Programs supporting women and girls in conflict and crisis situations, providing uninterrupted support, counseling, and safe spaces.
• Gender Mainstreaming Initiatives to integrate gender perspectives into institutional frameworks and promote gender equality across society.
• Feminist Movement in Kurdistan Programs and activities supporting the feminist movement and women's rights activism throughout the Kurdistan Region.
• Anti-Corruption Awareness Program Educational programs and campaigns raising awareness about corruption and its impact, equipping citizens with knowledge about their rights and institutional accountability.
• Masaruna Project Training Training for midwives and healthcare workers on reproductive health and rights, delivered in partnership with Oxfam and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs across Halabja and Erbil.
• Emma Human Development Program (TV Program) A public awareness television program discussing women's empowerment, media's role in genocide advocacy, and women's rehabilitation, featuring expert guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ women supported in 2024

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Engagement Global – bengominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2023Engagement Global – bengo conducts visits to Emma Organization and related women's shelters in Erbil. Consultant Stefan Klaus visited the Women's Shelter in Erbil on September 21, 2023, to discuss the situation of women and the needs of the shelter.
• Medica MondialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedica Mondiale is listed as one of Emma Organization's long-standing international partners. The partnership combines local knowledge with global expertise to deliver programs for women and vulnerable communities across Kurdistan.
• Norwegian People's AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian People's Aid is listed as a key international partner working alongside Emma Organization to provide stronger support systems, wider outreach, and more effective programs for women across Kurdistan.
• OxfamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfam is listed as a key international partner. Emma and Oxfam collaborate on the Masaruna project, conducting training on reproductive rights and health for young people and healthcare workers across the Kurdistan Region.
• Medica AfghanistanminorOthersMedica Afghanistan coordinated a two-day training with Emma Organization on safety and risk avoidance for staff working in challenging environments, held in Erbil on August 23-24, 2023.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Women for Women International: Global NGO running economic empowerment and rights training for women affected by conflict, including in Iraq. Comparable in serving Kurdish/Iraqi women with vocational and rights-based programming.
• Norwegian People's Aid: Large Norwegian humanitarian organization with GBV and women's protection programs across multiple countries. Comparable to Emma's partner-funded protection service model but operates at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Medica Mondiale: German-based international NGO running women's rights and GBV programs in conflict zones worldwide, including funding Emma. Comparable programmatic focus, with Emma as a downstream local partner.

Direct peers

• Free Yezidi Foundation: Yazidi-led organization supporting survivors of ISIS captivity through trauma healing, advocacy, and documentation. Closely comparable to Emma's Sheikhan-based work with displaced Yazidi women and girls.
• Iraqi Women's Network: Coalition of Iraqi women's rights organizations coordinating advocacy and policy work, of which Emma's director is a participant through the Kurdistan Women's Alliance. Comparable advocacy agenda.
• WADI: German-supported NGO operating in Kurdistan Region and Iraq focused on women's rights, gender-based violence prevention, and community empowerment. Comparable local service delivery model and donor-funded structure.
• Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights: Kurdistan-based nonprofit providing MHPSS, legal aid, and protection services to women and minorities. Directly comparable mission, beneficiary profile, and service portfolio to Emma's safe centers in Erbil and Dohuk.
• Nadia's Initiative: Advocacy and recovery organization serving Yazidi genocide survivors. Comparable niche focus on Yazidi survivors in Kurdistan and comparable reliance on international advocacy and donor partnerships.

Regional players

• Medica Afghanistan: Regional peer organization delivering women's rights, MHPSS, and protection services in Afghanistan. Direct training partner to Emma and comparable mission and direct-service model in a neighboring conflict-affected geography.

Emerging players

• Kurdistan Organization for Human Rights Watch (Kurdish-specific NGO): Iraqi Kurdish human rights advocacy organization monitoring rights abuses and supporting vulnerable communities. Comparable regional advocacy focus, with Emma's feminist movement work sitting adjacent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emmaorg_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl3s44_liC_E82QZvCKTUJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/emmaorganization
• Instagraminstagram.com/emmaorganization
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emma-organization-for-human-development

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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