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Life After ISIS: Mothering in Mosul

Life After ISIS: Mothering in Mosul

This is Rahma’s story. It’s also the story of thousands, yes, thousands of mothers scattered across Mosul. Rahma’s Life Before ISIS Rahma is a mother. She loves to read, cook and decorate. Several years ago, her husband left her and their five...
How to Serve People Effectively

How to Serve People Effectively

It’s said that Sultan Shah of Malacca (1477-1488), disguised himself and secretly walked the streets at night to assess the well-being of his people. He knew that the greatest hindrance to effectively serving his people was a life lived securely behind the...
8 Common Misconceptions of Iraq

8 Common Misconceptions of Iraq

Misconception #1: War is Everywhere Perceptions of other places and cultures are a funny thing. When I tell Iraqi’s that I lived in Texas, without fail, they raise their hand up and pretend to shoot a gun like a cowboy. The perception is that people in Texas are...