Community women's organization · Al-Qamishli, Syria · Since 2020
Empowering Women, Building Community
A community organization founded in Al-Qamishli in 2020 as a small group on Facebook. Today we are an officially registered movement whose programs reach the whole of Al-Hasakah Governorate.
Our Field Impact
Beneficiaries of emergency assistance since 2020
Participants in empowerment and vocational training programs
Survivors of violence who received support and assistance
Certified trainers in first aid responses. Community partnership with the American College of Surgeons
Participants in various workshops
Employees and volunteers across Al-Hasakah Governorate
Our Story
From a Facebook Group to the United Nations Table
Women's Initiatives was founded in 2020 in Al-Qamishli as a small Facebook group. For four full years (2020–2024), we operated entirely through volunteer efforts and community donations. We received official registration in 2024, and in 2025 we received our first institutional grant from the Mediterranean Women's Fund. In 2026, we joined a Syrian women's civil society delegation in dialogue with the United Nations system.
Our Empowerment Programs
Focusing on three main pillars to ensure effective empowerment for the women of Qamishli.
Vocational Training
Specialized workshops in sewing, hairdressing, and business management, supported by the Mediterranean Women's Fund 2025
Community Support
Awareness sessions on gender-based violence, confidential case management, and dignity-preserving referrals. More than 60 survivors of violence supported since 2021.
Safe Spaces
Safe and sustainable community spaces and emergency assistance (food baskets, clothing, etc.) that are entirely voluntary and community-based since 2020.Reaching over 10,000 beneficiaries.
Community Peace 2026
Community Peace and Dialogue
Facilitated sessions that bring together women, men, and youth from different backgrounds to discuss shared community concerns.
Countering Hate Speech
An awareness program supported by safe spaces to pursue the same solutions and participate in media and combat it.
Transitional Justice Spaces
Documenting women's experiences in conflict and advocating for impact-focused initiatives
Join Us in Building the Future
Join us as a supporter or volunteer to make a real difference in the lives of Qamishli's women.