Harman House

In 2015 and 2016 we were repeatedly confronted with hardship cases in our work that made it clear that our existing aid options were not enough. Many of those in need were orphans who had been freed from ISIS captivity.

From autumn 2016 onwards, Our Bridge developed a sheltered home for orphans and widows including medical and trauma-therapeutic care. The facility was built on a hill near the UN refugee camp Khanke.

„The house was named Harman — as a promise: We stay. We will never leave you alone.“

On 26 August 2017 the orphanage opened with 24 children (ages 4–15) and five widows. The infrastructure includes eight bedrooms, classrooms, playrooms, bathrooms and a dining hall. A team of twelve staff led by Kheri Mohnds provides the care.