Sakvan, The City's Tailor

As a consequence to the conflict in 2014, business owners in Ninewa have been struggling to run, improve, and expand their businesses due to a lack of access to finances, resources, and skills. In response, the Safe Return project, an Australian Aid initiative implemented by World Vision Iraq on behalf of the Australian Government, was launched in Ninewa to help boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises in the area.

Through this project, we have empowered 120 female and male business owners like Sakvan working in tailoring, confectionery, and dairy businesses in Mosul and Hamdaniyah through business and vocational training and grants.