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| Project Date | 15 May 2019 |
| Project Title | Special donation N.O. USA: Operational costs and scholarships for students at Catholic University of Erbil (CUE) – 2019 |
| Benefactor | ACN Königstein Germany |
| Beneficiaries | Scholarships for Fifty (50) CUE students |
| Amount | $ 599,923.00 |
| Category of Support | Education – Catholic University in Erbil |
| Description | To support of the university’s running costs for the year 2019 and for scholarships for Academic year 2019-20. |
| Closing Date | 19 July 2021 |
| Project Date | 2019 |
| Project Title | Title Restoration of Christian Cemeteries in Teleskof |
| Benefactor | Knights of Columbus Charities |
| Beneficiaries | Local Christian families and communities of Teleskof |
| Amount | US$ 281,988.00 |
| Category of Support | Construction – Church Cemetery |
| Description | In the aftermath of ISIS occupation, the spiritual and cultural fabric of Christian communities in the Nineveh Plain was deeply wounded—not only through the destruction of homes and schools but also through the desecration of sacred sites, including cemeteries. Recognizing the importance of honoring the memory of the departed and restoring a sense of dignity to grieving families, the Chaldean Church prioritized the restoration of Christian cemeteries in Teleskof as a vital component of community healing. With the generous financial support of the Knights of Columbus Charities, a total of USD 281,988 was allocated in 2019 to restore and secure the Christian cemeteries in Teleskof. The project involved the reconstruction of boundary walls, entrance gates, pathways, and proper burial sections, ensuring that the cemetery reflects the reverence owed to it and meets the pastoral and cultural needs of the returning community. This project stands as a testimony to the deep-rooted Christian heritage of the town and the global solidarity of faithful partners who support the preservation of life, dignity, and legacy in Iraq’s vulnerable but resilient Christian communities. By restoring the final resting place of loved ones, the initiative brought peace and continuity to families reclaiming life after conflict. |
| Closing Date | 2020 |
| Project Date | 2019 |
| Project Title | Finance Center for Cultural Preservation in Teleskof |
| Benefactor | Knights of Columbus Charities |
| Beneficiaries | Local Christian population and community-based cultural institutions of Teleskof |
| Amount | US$ 367,488.00 |
| Category of Support |
Construction – Housing and Cultural Infrastructure |
| Description |
Following the devastation brought by ISIS, the rebuilding of Christian towns like Teleskof has extended beyond physical infrastructure to the urgent need for cultural and spiritual renewal. In response, the Chaldean Church initiated a plan to construct a dedicated center in Teleskof for cultural preservation—a space where traditions, language, and heritage could be safeguarded for future generations.Thanks to the generous support of Knights of Columbus Charities, an amount of USD 367,488 was secured in 2019 for the construction of this facility. The project included the development of a multipurpose cultural center that integrates housing spaces for staff and facilitators, classrooms, and community gathering halls. It serves as a platform for intergenerational learning, Aramaic language preservation, arts, and the promotion of local identity rooted in centuries of Christian presence. The center plays a pivotal role in strengthening the social fabric of Teleskof, offering hope and vision to a community emerging from crisis. It is a testament to the belief that resilience is not only built through walls, but through the preservation of culture, memory, and faith. |
| Closing Date | 2020 |
| Project Date | 3 July 2019 |
| Project Title | Forwarding of donations from USA for expansion of Catholic University of Erbil (CUE) for 2019 |
| Benefactor | ACN USA |
| Beneficiaries | CUE students – Christians, and minorities and the poor |
| Amount | $ 1,322,846.00 |
| Category of Support | Education – Catholic University in Erbil |
| Description | The Archdiocese have many Christians, minorities and the poor who want to study the sciences and engineering and hence the need to cater for this demand; the fund served the whole community, all faiths and international academics; On 03 July 2019, ACN USA granted the Catholic University in Erbil (CUE) funds for the construction of an Architecture wing and Pathology wing. |
| Closing Date | 25 October 2020 |
| Project Date | 6 August 2019 |
| Project Title | Catechesis formation program “Grow in Faith” – 2019 |
| Benefactor | ACN Königstein Germany |
| Beneficiaries | The Archdiocese of Erbil – 2000 youth and kids |
| Amount | € 55,000.00 |
| Category of Support | Pastoral Care – Catechism |
| Description | The Archdiocese established the Catechism Central Committee to plan and organize pastoral activities and to train young people to fulfil their call to share the Good News with the children and youth at all the catechism activities. The committee was established to unite the work of the 11 catechism centers in the seven parishes in the Erbil governorate. This was in order to give the catechism centers and teachers access to sufficient resources and training opportunities, plus to empower and encourage them in effective catechism formation. The Catechism activity’s core aim is to strengthen belief among our young people (aged between 5-18 years); it is to inspire them to live according to how Jesus Christ taught us. |
| Closing Date | 30 May 2021 |
| Project Date | 22 August 2019 |
| Project Title | Youth evangelization and Formation Program – 2019 |
| Benefactor | ACN Königstein Germany |
| Beneficiaries | 1,200 young Christians from Baghdad, Basra, Duhok, Erbil, Kirkuk, Mosul, Sulaymaniyah |
| Amount | € 25,000.00 |
| Category of Support | Pastoral Care – Youth Ministry |
| Description | Three days gatherings participated by young Christians from Baghdad, Basra, Duhok, Erbil, Kirkuk, Mosul, Sulaymaniyah marked with significant increase of attendance year after year proven to be effective in strengthening their faith, formation, Christian leadership, self-value and confidence to become active members of the church and its evangelical mission. |
| Closing Date | 9 July 2020 |
| Project Date | 22 August 2019 |
| Project Title | Support for the University to help Christian Students in Tertiary Education |
| Benefactor | Christian Relief International (CRI)/ Barnabas Fund |
| Beneficiaries | 12 students’ scholarships for CUE Academic year 2019-2020 |
| Amount | US$ 30,879.00 |
| Category of Support | Education – Catholic University in Erbil |
| Description | Scholarships given to CUE students who are in most need, are very motivated to demonstrate praiseworthy recognition; The grant is beneficial in helping them achieve their academic and personal goals given that most of them are originating from villages or places in Iraq, living in environmental conditions not having the same level of safety and security compared to Erbil. |
| Closing Date | 28 November 2019 |
| Project Date | 3 September 2019 |
| Project Title | Syrian Catholic education proposal from Archbishop Bashar Warda |
| Benefactor | Archdiocese of Krakow Poland |
| Beneficiaries | Two (2) students of Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School in Ankawa, Erbil SY 2019-20 |
| Amount | $ 3,264.00 |
| Category of Support | Education – Catholic Schools (Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School) |
| Description | Church scholarship fund given to students who are in most need. The grant is very beneficial in helping the students achieve their schooling for the school year given that they have originated from villages in Syria, living in environmental conditions not having the same level of safety and security as compared with Erbil. |
| Closing Date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Project Date | 24 October 19 |
| Project Title | Support for Diocesan Seminarians in Erbil |
| Benefactor | Archdiocese of Bratislava (Slovakia) |
| Beneficiaries | Six Seminarians taking seminary for academic years 2019 – 2024 |
| Amount | € 57,737.00 |
| Category of Support | Education – Seminarian Formation |
| Description | To finance their monthly allowances, expenses for books and study materials, provision of one-time purchase of laptop facility as it is already a necessity due to their mobility. |
| Closing Date | Academic Year 2023 – 24 |
| Project Date | 27 November 2019 |
| Project Title | Furniture and technical equipment for St Peter and Paul Catechism Centre, Ankawa, Erbil |
| Benefactor | ACN Königstein Germany |
| Beneficiaries | Parish catechist (50 – 60 persons); Parish youth and kids (1,500) |
| Amount | € 15,000.00 |
| Category of Support | Pastoral Care – Catechism |
| Description | The grant help meets parish objectives on furniture provisions for the Catechism venue identified as very meaningful for – The need on conduciveness for use by participants of diocesan regular Catechism classes and conferences; To convey the essential and fundamental content of Catholic faith and morals in a favorable classroom setting; Its intention for use also by those who have the duty to catechize, namely promoters and teachers of catechetical activities. |
| Closing Date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Project Date | 27-Nov-19 |
| Project Title | Hospital beds for Maryamana Hospital |
| Benefactor | Latter Day Saints |
| Beneficiaries | 8,000 Christian Families of in Erbil; IDPs, Elderlies, Patients in need in the whole surrounding region |
| Amount | $ 70,000.00 |
| Category of Support | Healthcare – Hospital |
| Description | The overall goal is to bring effective healthcare to all faiths, all incomes, IDPs/ refugees/ elderly people to a war-torn region, totally lacking in systematic and effective medical care and dated equipment. This is due in part, to decades of continuous conflict, and no government support for public hospitals. The Maryamana Hospital will be able to look after the aforementioned people from diagnosis to treatment, both as an outpatient and inpatient. |
| Closing Date | June 2020 |
| Project Date | 27-Nov-19 |
| Project Title | Furnishings for Yazidi Housing |
| Benefactor | Hungary Helps Agency |
| Beneficiaries | 42 apartments were Yazidi students 42 – 60 studying in CUE |
| Amount | $ 95,920.00 |
| Category of Support |
IDPs / Poor – Housing |
| Description |
Archdiocese prepared the housing units with the part assistance the generous donation from Hungary Helps Agency to make the Sultanate apartments habitable. The whole project cost $194,391 of which Hungary Helps thankfully contributed $95,920. All the furnishings were to make the apartments comfortable for the Yazidis. In June 2021, the current apartments were made available for accommodations to Yazidi university students and incoming scholars of CUE. Archdiocese started in 2020 to give scholarship support to the Yazidi community in Sinjar and Duhok, and the surrounding camps and their families have no means to pay for education and are reliant on Government aid which is not sufficient to support most of the families. The Archdiocese not only supported the tuition fees but also accommodation. |
| Closing Date | June 2020 |