Farida Global Organization

What Farida Global Organization does

Farida Global Organization, legally Farida e.V., is a German registered non-profit association founded by survivors of the 2014 ISIS genocide against the Yazidi people. Headquartered at Max straße 3, 45127 Essen, Germany, with an operational office in Sharya, Duhok Governorate (Kurdistan Region of Iraq), it is led by President Farida Khalaf and operates with a staff of approximately 9. The organization runs five core programs: (1) the traveling photo exhibition 'The Women Who Beat ISIS' for international advocacy; (2) multilingual (German, Arabic, English) survivor-centric guidance documents for applications under the Iraqi Yazidi Survivors Law; (3) a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Referral System jointly activated with IOM Iraq; (4) a Reparations Project that contributed to the distribution of 262 plots of land to survivors in May 2024; and (5) a Higher Education Support Program preparing survivors for academic and vocational pathways. Cumulative reported impact includes 3,598 survivors supported to return home.

The organization pursues a participatory, culturally sensitive, and psychosocially informed service model, advocating for survivor rights at the UN Security Council, the Iraqi government, and multiple European foreign ministries, and co-organizing the 9th-Year Commemoration with the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office. It maintains strategic partnerships with ICMP (Farida Khalaf serves as ICMP Goodwill Ambassador), the European Endowment for Democracy, the Iraqi Directorate General of Survivors Affairs, IOM Iraq, UNITAD, UNAMI, the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), and 26 Yazidi civil society organizations. It has no proprietary technology, software products, or AI systems; the digital footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website, blog, and LinkedIn presence.

Farida e.V. is funded exclusively through donations and institutional grants from governments and foundations; it provides all services at no cost to beneficiaries. It has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or audited financials. International recognition includes the 2024 Mietek Pemper Award for Reconciliation and International Understanding awarded to Farida Khalaf by the University of Augsburg in 2025.

Name

Farida Global Organization

Legal name

Farida e.V.

Website

https://faridaglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Farida Global Organization (Farida e.V.) is a German non-profit founded by survivors of the 2014 Yazidi genocide, providing legal, psychosocial, reparations, and education support to Yazidi and other CRSV survivors across Iraq and the global diaspora.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Post-Conflict Recovery, Reconciliation & Social Cohesion Programs (BPADAFAL), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Survivor advocacy services
• Psychosocial support programs
• Reparations assistance
• Genocide survivor support
• Human rights advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Farida Global Organization operates as a German non-profit (Farida e.V.) funded primarily through donations and institutional grants from governments and foundations supporting survivor advocacy and reparations programs.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farida Global Organization is a survivor-led non-profit that delivers advocacy, psychosocial support, and reparations assistance to survivors of the 2014 Yazidi genocide and conflict-related sexual violence. Its core offerings include the traveling "Women Who Beat ISIS" photo exhibition, multilingual guidance documents for the Iraqi Yazidi Survivors Law, a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Referral System, a Reparations Project, and a Higher Education Support Program, all delivered through offices in Essen, Germany and Duhok, Iraq.

Product overview

Farida Global Organization (Farida e.V.) is a German non-profit organization founded and managed by survivors of the Yazidi genocide and conflict-related sexual violence. The organization operates a unified advocacy and support platform consisting of multiple interconnected programs: the 'The Women Who Beat ISIS' traveling photo exhibition for advocacy and awareness; the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL) guidance resource to facilitate survivor access to reparations; the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Referral System providing direct psychological services; a Reparations Project helping survivors claim compensation; and a Higher Education Support Program preparing survivors for academic advancement. All programs follow a survivor-centric, culturally sensitive, and psychosocially informed approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Women Who Beat ISIS A traveling photo exhibition showcasing the resilience of Yazidi women survivors of ISIS captivity, the destruction of cities by ISIS, and intentionally destroyed holy sites for minorities. Aimed at international advocacy, awareness, and fundraising audiences.
• Guidance on Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL) A comprehensive survivor-centric guide developed with survivors from Iraq, Germany, Canada, and Australia to facilitate survivor access to reparations under the Iraqi Yazidi Survivors Law. Available in German, Arabic, and English.
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Referral System A referral system activated for survivors of genocide and conflict-related sexual violence, providing psychological consultations, psychosocial first aid, and emotional support services, activated in cooperation with the Iraqi Directorate General of Survivors Affairs and IOM Iraq.
• Reparations Project A project focused on helping Yazidi survivors access reparations and compensation under the Yazidi Survivors Law, including land distribution and compensation processing support.
• Higher Education Support Program A program aimed at preparing survivors of ISIS captivity for higher education opportunities, including non-formal education and vocational training components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 262 plots of land distributed to survivors under Yazidi Female Survivors Law
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UK EmbassyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2023UK Embassy delegation visited Farida Global's office, meeting with Mrs. Megha Ramesh (Second Secretary for Human Rights) and Criminal Justice and Political Officers to discuss support for survivors.
• Iraqi Directorate General of Survivors AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2023Farida Global signed agreement of cooperation to be a trusted partner in implementing Yazidi Survivors Law, with focus on ensuring every pillar of YSL is in place for survivors.
• Dutch Ministry of Foreign AffairsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 July 2023Met with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague to discuss prevailing state of Yazidi community regarding security, hate speech, protection, stability, and humanitarian aid.
• International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2023ICMP collaborated with Farida Global on mass graves commemoration events and awareness-raising about Yazidi missing persons for families in Europe. Farida Khalaf serves as ICMP Goodwill Ambassador.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM) IraqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOM Iraq is a key stakeholder supporting survivors and playing a crucial role in implementation of the Yazidi Survivors Law. Joint activation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Referral System for survivors.
• Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarida Global is a signatory member of C4JR, a coalition advocating for comprehensive reparations for victims of ISIS crimes in Iraq.
• Iraqi Prime Minister's OfficecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Iraqi Prime Minister Office to organize 9th anniversary commemoration of Yazidi genocide, with participation of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.
• 26 Yazidi Civil Society OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarida Global collaborated with 26 other Yazidi CSOs to co-organize the 9-year commemoration of the Yazidi Genocide.
• UNITADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by UNITAD (UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Da'esh/ISIS Crimes) for commemoration events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Free Yezidi Foundation: Yazidi-focused NGO delivering mental-health, legal, and documentation support to genocide survivors in Iraq; shares Farida Global's psychosocial and rights-advocacy focus.
• Yazda: Global Yazidi-advocacy organization focused on survivors of the 2014 genocide, documentation, legal support, and missing-persons advocacy; directly comparable mission, geography, and beneficiary base as Farida Global.
• Nadia's Initiative: Founded by Yazidi Nobel laureate Nadia Murad, advocating for survivors of genocide and CRSV in Iraq with comparable survivor-led, advocacy-plus-program-delivery model.
• Asuda for Combating Violence against Women: Kurdistan-based women's-rights organization providing shelters, legal aid, and psychosocial support to GBV and CRSV survivors; comparable survivor-services model in the same operating geography.
• Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights: Iraqi/Kurdistan-based organization supporting survivors of torture, CRSV, and conflict with trauma therapy and legal aid; closely comparable service mix and geographic footprint.
• Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR): Coalition of Iraqi and international organizations advocating comprehensive reparations for ISIS crimes; Farida Global is a signatory member and works jointly on YSL implementation.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch: International rights organization that has documented ISIS crimes against Yazidis and advocated for survivor reparations and justice; comparable international-advocacy posture.
• Amnesty International: Global human-rights organization that has publicly campaigned on Yazidi genocide recognition and CRSV accountability; comparable advocacy mode at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP): Active partner of Farida Global on mass-grave and DNA-based identification for missing Yazidis; comparable forensic-advocacy capability for the same missing-persons caseload.

Regional players

• Iraqi Al-Amal Association: Iraqi nonprofit supporting victims of war, terrorism, and CRSV with rehabilitation, psychosocial, and advocacy services; broad incumbent in the same survivor-support space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farida-global-organization

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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