Our Bridge. Gemeinsam eine Brücke.

Our Bridge. Gemeinsam eine Brücke.

2.500+

People supported

400+

Children in programme

40+

Staff & volunteers

2014

Since we were founded in 2014

Sponsored children

The children of Our Bridge

Every child has a story — and a future we can write together.

Rayan

Rayan

13 years old

From Shingal

„My name is Rayan and I am 13 years old. I come from Shingal and had to flee from the attacks of ISIS together with my mother and my three siblings."

Diyala

Diyala

From Shingal

„The ISIS fighters shot at our car. My little sister was five years old when she was hit by a bullet. She died immediately. I was sitting right next to her."

Avin

Avin

8 years old

From Shohati Camp

„My name is Avin. I am eight years old and live with my grandmother and grandfather in Shohati Camp."

Mazin

Mazin

From Shingal

„When the fighters of the Islamic State attacked our villages in August 2014, we first fled to the nearby mountains, then through Syria into Kurdistan."

Seve

Seve

11 years old

From Shingal

„My name is Seve, I am eleven years old and I come from Shingal."

Ruaida

Ruaida

From Khanke Camp

„We barely have running water and rarely electricity. In winter it is cold, in summer the tent gets extremely hot, and when it rains everything is wet and turns to mud."

Karte Irak / Nord-Irak
Where we work

Our area of operation

Our Bridge operates in the crisis regions of Northern Iraq around Khanke and Shingal — areas where many UN refugee camps still host families living under the harshest conditions.

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News from Our Bridge

Reports, updates and stories from our daily work.

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Insect Hotels for Our Schoolyard

May 04, 2026

Insect Hotels for Our Schoolyard

Summer is approaching and temperatures are rising. It is about time to whip our schoolyard into shape

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Our Team Workshops for a Better Education

March 29, 2026

Our Team Workshops for a Better Education

Good education does not develop randomly it is the result of dedication, reflection and continuous growth. This is why our team workshops are a vital part of our everyday life at school.

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Our Doors Stay Open

March 10, 2026

Our Doors Stay Open

Despite current events, our doors will remain opened. Regular schools here in Iraq have been closed down until March 23, 2024. For many children, this means: No classes, no daily routine, even more uncertainty. Our students live in refugee…

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