April Cuenca is from the Philippines. She moved two Erbil about two years ago and is a grants manager in Shareteah Humanitarian Organisation (SHO). She is also a certified yoga teacher, certified in trauma informed yoga, sound healing and therapy.

April Cuenca is from the Philippines. She moved two Erbil about two years ago and is a grants manager in Shareteah Humanitarian Organisation (SHO). She is also a certified yoga teacher, certified in trauma informed yoga, sound healing and therapy.

April Cuenca

We met the Kurdish-Belgian director Sahim Omar Kalifa in Zakho and we talked about his movies Baghdad Messi and Land of heroes.

We met the Kurdish-Belgian director Sahim Omar Kalifa in Zakho and we talked about his movies Baghdad Messi and Land of heroes.

Director Sahim Omar Kalifa

Stella Martany is a fixer and journalist based out of Erbil. Like many fixers in KRI, she got her start covering the war against ISIS in Mosul, but she joins me today to talk about how she's developed since then, explaining the differences between reporting during and after the war and the challenges with both. 

Stella Martany is a fixer and journalist based out of Erbil. Like many fixers in KRI, she got her start covering the war against ISIS in Mosul, but she joins me today to talk about how she's developed since then, explaining the differences between reporting during and after the war and the challenges with both.

Stella Martany

Isadora Gotts is a Ph. D. student whose background is primarily focused around Mosul's shifting economy after the 2017 liberation. She has now expanded her research towards focusing on the city's economic and cultural outlook as whole, with a particular emphasis towards its municipal planning and layout as well as how its economy affects and interacts with other cities like Erbil. 

Isadora Gotts is a Ph. D. student whose background is primarily focused around Mosul's shifting economy after the 2017 liberation. She has now expanded her research towards focusing on the city's economic and cultural outlook as whole, with a particular emphasis towards its municipal planning and layout as well as how its economy affects and interacts with other cities like Erbil.

"The Post-War Political Economy" (with Isadora Gotts)

It's an Inside Kurdistan Pride extravaganza! Today we're joined by Lilith, an advocate and KRI transplant to come give us some of the best stories fun facts of past civilizations' queer icons.

It's an Inside Kurdistan Pride extravaganza! Today we're joined by Lilith, an advocate and KRI transplant to come give us some of the best stories fun facts of past civilizations' queer icons.

LGBTQ+ History in Kurdistan, Iraq, Syria and the Middle East (with Lilith)

In the second episode of our fixer series, Nasir talks about his background growing up in and leaving Iran, his work in Syria during the war from 2014-2018 and his continued work in KRI, specifically with his work as a translator and remote fixer during the past year's uprising in his home country. 

In the second episode of our fixer series, Nasir talks about his background growing up in and leaving Iran, his work in Syria during the war from 2014-2018 and his continued work in KRI, specifically with his work as a translator and remote fixer during the past year's uprising in his home country.

Nasir SK

Halan Akoiy is a fixer and producer in KRI and Iraq. He began his career covering the ISIS conflict in Mosul and has since branched out into delving into the cultural relations and history that defines contemporary Iraq and Kurdistan.

Halan Akoiy is a fixer and producer in KRI and Iraq. He began his career covering the ISIS conflict in Mosul and has since branched out into delving into the cultural relations and history that defines contemporary Iraq and Kurdistan.

Halan Akoiy

Dr. Barwari is a former KRG and Iraqi Federal Government Minister whose work in public planning after the fall of the Ba'athist regime in the country helped to define both Iraq and KRI in the following decades.

Dr. Barwari is a former KRG and Iraqi Federal Government Minister whose work in public planning after the fall of the Ba'athist regime in the country helped to define both Iraq and KRI in the following decades.

Dr. Nesreen Barwari

With job recruiting becoming more decentralized and the influence of Artificial Intelligence growing, it's important to examine how the cultural values of a region may affect a vital aspect like employment. Carwan Rasoal is the founder and CEO of Genvalues, a job recruitment site that puts an emphasis on the ethical values of an employee- specifically with regards to ecological conservation, rather than purely skillset.



To learn more about Carwan and Genvalues, visit: https://genvalues.com/

With job recruiting becoming more decentralized and the influence of Artificial Intelligence growing, it's important to examine how the cultural values of a region may affect a vital aspect like employment. Carwan Rasoal is the founder and CEO of Genvalues, a job recruitment site that puts an emphasis on the ethical values of an employee- specifically with regards to ecological conservation, rather than purely skillset.
 
To learn more about Carwan and Genvalues, visit: <a href="https://genvalues.com/">https://genvalues.com/</a>

Genvalues (with Carwan Rasoal)

Brenda Hershey is the president and  founder of TRY Global- be sure to check out their information below.

https://www.tryglobal.org/

Upcoming training in Erbil (May 26-27): https://www.tryglobal.org/iraq 

Donate to Syria project: https://gogetfunding.com/help-folks-in-northeast-syria-bring-trauma-recovery-yoga-to-their-communities/ 

Our research study: https://www.tryglobal.org/research

Our Youtube channel (with practices in English, Arabic, Badini, Sorani and Ukrainian): https://www.youtube.com/@tryglobal8452/playlists

Brenda Hershey is the president and  founder of TRY Global- be sure to check out their information below.
https://www.tryglobal.org/
Upcoming training in Erbil (May 26-27): https://www.tryglobal.org/iraq 
Donate to Syria project: https://gogetfunding.com/help-folks-in-northeast-syria-bring-trauma-recovery-yoga-to-their-communities/ 
Our research study: https://www.tryglobal.org/research
Our Youtube channel (with practices in English, Arabic, Badini, Sorani and Ukrainian): https://www.youtube.com/@tryglobal8452/playlists

Meditation for Trauma and Conflict Survivors (with Brenda Hershey)

Inside Kurdistan brings insight to cultural and political developments in the Autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq for an international audience. We focus on a broad range of topics related to Kurdish culture, bringing context and coverage through interviews with experts and first-hand accounts to help provide a responsible perspective on what's happening in the region, Iraq and the Middle East as a whole.

Inside Kurdistan brings insight to cultural and political developments in the Autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq for an international audience. We focus on a broad range of topics related to Kurdish culture, bringing context and coverage through interviews with experts and first-hand accounts to help provide a responsible perspective on what's happening in the region, Iraq and the Middle East as a whole.

Inside Kurdistan

A peshmerga and a Doctor

A peshmerga and photographer

"To Not Be Forgotten", a podcast dedicated to preserving the lives and legacies of the noble Peshmerga. This isn't just a history lesson—it's a journey into the hearts and minds of those who faced unimaginable challenges with courage and resilience. I dive deep into their personal stories, sharing accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and the unwavering spirit that defined these individuals. Through their battles, triumphs, and moments of sorrow, I aim to honor those who gave so much for the cause of freedom. Through these narratives, the Peshmerga, those who gave so much without seeking recognition. This podcast is more than a recounting of the past, it's a tribute to the Peshmerga, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered and their stories continue to inspire future generations.

"To Not Be Forgotten", a podcast dedicated to preserving the lives and legacies of the noble Peshmerga. This isn't just a history lesson—it's a journey into the hearts and minds of those who faced unimaginable challenges with courage and resilience. I dive deep into their personal stories, sharing accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and the unwavering spirit that defined these individuals. Through their battles, triumphs, and moments of sorrow, I aim to honor those who gave so much for the cause of freedom. Through these narratives, the Peshmerga, those who gave so much without seeking recognition. This podcast is more than a recounting of the past, it's a tribute to the Peshmerga, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered and their stories continue to inspire future generations.

Inside Kurdistan

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