About us

JORD Overview

Judy Organization for Relief and Development (JORD) is a national, humanitarian, independent, and non-profit organization established in 2012, operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and North-East Syria, and working in humanitarian relief sector, development, education, livelihood, child protection, and Syrian missing persons.

Mission:

Educated, Resilient, and solidarity societies, that live in dignity, exercise their rights and perform their duties.
Vision:

We work to serve the communities and participate in the development of individuals’ skills by providing educational services, developmental awareness programs, and relief activities.
Values:

Volunteering, teamwork, independence, quality and efficiency, integrity and transparency, dignity and respect of human rights.

How it started

Launch of Judy Association

A group of 6 refugee friends living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, gathered and created JORD on August 5, 2012, in the name of Judy Association. No legal papers, no statutes, nothing at all, just a group of volunteers gathering funds and assisting those in need.

Getting the NGO License

On June 6, 2013, JORD was officially registered as a Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the directorate of NGOs (DNGOs) of Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I). JORD was one of the first local Organizations registered in KR-I.

Our First Project

Later that year, JORD received its first official project, Newroz Vocational Center in Erbil was funded by Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) through the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organizations (DNGOs), which marked the beginning of JORD‘s journey in the humanitarian sector.

Meet our Board of Directors

Gulal Hasan

JORD Director

Salar Ali

Deputy Director

Mohammed Hessam

Projects Manager

Hussein Hussein

Relief & Guarantees

Suleiman Hamza

Finance Manager

Yasser Al-Khalifa

IT Support

Fakhruddin Hamza

Founding Member

Shekh Zein Hasan

Founding Member

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a question? Perhaps these can help!

What services does JORD provide?Amjad Ali2023-11-21T10:23:12+00:00

What services does JORD provide?

Over the years, JORD has provided a variety of service, including:

Food, essentials, cash aid, medical support, learning programs, online classes, coding, PSS, awareness sessions, vocational training, community projects with CSOs and volunteers, and Missing Persons advocacy and data collecting.

How can I contact JORD?Judy Admin2023-08-02T11:41:02+00:00

How can I contact JORD?

To get in touch with us, you have several convenient options:

Contact Form: You can use the contact form located in the menu. Simply fill in your details and message, and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Contact Details: Feel free to use any of the contact details provided in the footer. Our team is available to assist you via phone, email, or any preferred communication method.
Office Visits: We warmly welcome you to visit our offices in Duhok and Erbil / KR-I. Our friendly staff will be happy to meet you in person and address any inquiries you may have.

Where is JORD located?Judy Admin2023-08-02T07:41:06+00:00

Where is JORD located?

JORD has two offices in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I), and a branch in north-east Syria.

The Registered Offices in KR-I are:

Head office: located at Daratu Road, Erbil, Iraq.
Sub Office: located at Domiz1 Camp, Duhok, Iraq.

The actual locations can be seen by clicking on the menu on the right side of the screen.

Is the Organization Licensed?Judy Admin2023-08-01T13:26:37+00:00

Is the Organization Licensed?

Yes, Judy Organization for Relief and Development obtained the legal license from the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organizations (DNGOs) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on 5/6/2013.

What is JORD?Judy Admin2023-08-01T13:25:17+00:00

What is JORD?

Judy Organization for Relief and Development (JORD) is a national, humanitarian, independent, and non-profit organization.

JORD’s Work Sectors

Relief

Education

Child Protection

Livelihood

Development

Missing Syrians