Since 1 July 2025, Omoana and its partner Aid Gate Organization (AGO) have launched a new phase of their project supporting young people in Mosul as they rebuild themselves, their communities, and their futures. In a city deeply marked by conflict and loss, young people are seeking spaces where they can express themselves, heal, and reclaim an active role in society.
The project draws on creativity, art, and collective learning to strengthen the resilience and talents of Mosul’s youth. More than 600 young people will take part in structured programs combining drawing, painting, music composition, performance, filmmaking, theatre, and fashion design. Each cycle of 15 sessions helps participants develop artistic skills while fostering self-esteem, confidence, and the expression of lived experiences. Here, art becomes a shared language that brings people together, soothes, and opens new horizons.
This new phase also places youth-led advocacy at its core. Three days of training will reinforce participants’ knowledge of human rights, violence prevention, and peacebuilding. They will then receive support to implement 25 innovative initiatives ranging from forum theatre performances to awareness-raising videos and public murals.
By sharing their messages, young people help transform mindsets and rebuild social cohesion.
Finally, the project promotes peer learning by training youth trainers in peace education and art with psychosocial aims, enabling a further 700 young people to benefit indirectly.
With this renewed momentum, Omoana is empowering a generation that is rebuilding itself by creating, sharing, and taking action for lasting peace.
