Empowering vulnerable displaced families through comprehensive interventions in health, livelihood, education, and agrobusiness.
In the heart of Iraq, Murawij Al-Khair stands as a beacon of hope, dedicated to uplifting those in need through sustainable development and humanitarian aid. As a local non-governmental organization (NGO), we are committed to empowering communities, supporting displaced persons, refugees, and host communities across the nation.
Our vision is to create a future where every displaced person finds solace, every refugee discovers new beginnings, and every host community thrives. Guided by this vision, our mission focuses on empowering communities through sustainable development, education, and collaboration.
Our Executive Director, with extensive experience in the United Nations and Peace Winds Japan, leads our efforts with unparalleled expertise and dedication to humanitarian causes.
Looking ahead, we aim to expand our reach, foster cross-community dialogue, and leverage technology for greater impact. Our goal is to create a brighter future where resilience, compassion, and progress intersect..
Visionary Leader & Humanitarian
Kawa, a citizen of Iraq, is the current Country Representative for PWJ-Iraq Mission. Since 1992, he has had an extensive background in the humanitarian sector starting with UN agencies ranging from WFP, UNIRCU, and UNOCHI. He joined PWJ in 2002 and has become a valuable asset for both the international and local humanitarian sector for coordination across emergency needs for IDPs, refugees, and other people in need. Kawa has trained in the emergency assistance sectors in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and as well as the United States. Kawa attended many events to raise the fund for PWJ in Japan, USA, Spain, Jordan and Turkey. Kawa represented PWJ in responding to emergency programs in Lebanon after July War 2006 and Turkey (after WAN Earthquake 2011.