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resilience.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m16.24 7.76-1.804 5.411a2 2 0 0 1-1.265 1.265L7.76 16.24l1.804-5.411a2 2 0 0 1 1.265-1.265z\" \/> <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" \/><\/svg><\/span>05<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/newcomers\/\">Newcomers<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">A local guide from a Community Cell for your first months in a new country.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M14 22v-4a2 2 0 1 0-4 0v4\" \/> <path d=\"m18 10 3.447 1.724a1 1 0 0 1 .553.894V20a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-7.382a1 1 0 0 1 .553-.894L6 10\" \/> <path d=\"M18 5v17\" \/> <path d=\"m4 6 7.106-3.553a2 2 0 0 1 1.788 0L20 6\" \/> <path d=\"M6 5v17\" \/> <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span>06<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/families-and-mother-tongue-schools\/\">Families and mother-tongue schools<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Support for families who pass on Kurdish and for weekend mother-tongue schools.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Forming<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M8 2v4\" \/> <path d=\"M16 2v4\" \/> <rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" \/> <path d=\"M3 10h18\" \/> <path d=\"M8 14h.01\" \/> <path d=\"M12 14h.01\" \/> <path d=\"M16 14h.01\" \/> <path d=\"M8 18h.01\" \/> <path d=\"M12 18h.01\" \/> <path d=\"M16 18h.01\" \/><\/svg><\/span>07<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/convenings\/\">Convenings<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Festivals, lectures and gatherings, with private venues where safety requires it.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"pf-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/social\/\">Social development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pf-mod pf-glance\" data-pf-mod=\"glance\"><p class=\"pf-glance__h\">At a glance<\/p><ul class=\"pf-glance__items\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><div class=\"pf-glance__in\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m12.83 2.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 6.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.83l8.58 3.91a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0l8.58-3.9a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.83Z\" \/> <path d=\"m22 17.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 17.65\" \/> <path d=\"m22 12.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 12.65\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"15\">15<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">15<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Programmes<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><a class=\"pf-glance__in\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21.42 10.922a1 1 0 0 0-.019-1.838L12.83 5.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 9.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.832l8.57 3.908a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0z\" \/> <path d=\"M22 10v6\" \/> <path d=\"M6 12.5V16a6 3 0 0 0 12 0v-3.5\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"66\">66<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">66<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Disciplines<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><a class=\"pf-glance__in\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/catalogue\/\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 7v14\" \/> <path d=\"M3 18a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5a4 4 0 0 1 4 4 4 4 0 0 1 4-4h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v13a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-6a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"29\">29<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">29<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Courses<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><a class=\"pf-glance__in\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/country-programmes\/\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" \/> <path d=\"M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20\" \/> <path d=\"M2 12h20\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"35\">35<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">35<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Country programmes<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"pf-glance__extra\"><figure class=\"pf-mod pf-chart pf-chart--stacked\" id=\"pf-chart-prog-development\" data-pf-mod=\"chart\">\n<figcaption class=\"pf-chart__head\"><span class=\"pf-chart__title\">Programmes by status<\/span><\/figcaption>\n<ul class=\"pf-chart__key\" role=\"list\"><li><span class=\"pf-chart__sw pf-seq-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>In preparation<\/li><li><span class=\"pf-chart__sw pf-seq-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Forming<\/li><\/ul><ol class=\"pf-chart__bars pf-chart__bars--stack\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-chart__row\"><span class=\"pf-chart__label\">Social development<\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"pf-chart__stack\" style=\"--v:1\"><span class=\"pf-chart__seg pf-seq-0\" style=\"--w:0.571\"><\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__seg pf-seq-1\" style=\"--w:0.429\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__val\">7<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-chart__row\"><span class=\"pf-chart__label\">Economic development<\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"pf-chart__stack\" style=\"--v:0.143\"><span class=\"pf-chart__seg pf-seq-0\" style=\"--w:1\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__val\">1<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-chart__row\"><span class=\"pf-chart__label\">Preparedness and resilience<\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"pf-chart__stack\" style=\"--v:1\"><span class=\"pf-chart__seg pf-seq-0\" style=\"--w:1\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-chart__val\">7<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n<p class=\"pf-chart__src\"><span class=\"pf-chart__src-h\">Sources<\/span> <span translate=\"no\">KCO content, counted at each build.<\/span><\/p>\n<details class=\"pf-chart__table\"><summary>Show as a table<\/summary><div class=\"pf-table-wrap\"><table class=\"pf-table\">\n  \n  <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">In preparation<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Forming<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Programmes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Social development<\/th><td>4<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Economic development<\/th><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Preparedness and resilience<\/th><td>7<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/details>\n<\/figure><div class=\"pf-glance__next\"><p class=\"pf-glance__sub\">Next in the calendar<\/p><ol class=\"pf-now__days pf-glance__days\" role=\"list\" data-pf-next=\"3\"><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:3,&quot;d&quot;:21}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/newroz\/\">Newroz<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>March 21<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:4,&quot;d&quot;:22}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/kurdish-journalism-day\/\">Kurdish Journalism Day<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>April 22<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:5,&quot;d&quot;:15}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/kurdish-language-day\/\">Kurdish Language Day<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>May 15<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:12,&quot;d&quot;:17}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/flag-day\/\">Kurdistan Flag Day<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>December 17<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:1,&quot;d&quot;:22}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/mahabad-proclamation\/\">Republic of Mahabad<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>January 22<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:1,&quot;d&quot;:26}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/kobani-liberation\/\">End of the Koban\u00ee siege<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>January 26<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:3,&quot;d&quot;:16}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/halabja\/\">Halabja remembrance<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>March 16<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:4,&quot;d&quot;:14}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/anfal\/\">Anfal remembrance<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>April 14<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;gregorian&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:8,&quot;d&quot;:3}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/yazidi-genocide\/\">Yazidi genocide remembrance<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>August 3<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/dersim\/\">Dersim remembrance<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>1937 to 1938 (communities mark different dates)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/carsema-sor\/\">\u00c7ar\u015fema Sor (Red Wednesday)<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>first Wednesday of April in the Julian-based Yazidi calendar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/cejna-ezid\/\">Cejna \u00caz\u00eed<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>December (variable)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;islamic-umalqura&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:10,&quot;d&quot;:1}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/eid-al-fitr\/\">Eid al-Fitr (Cejna Remezan\u00ea)<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>1 Shawwal<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pf-now__day\" data-rule=\"{&quot;rule&quot;:&quot;islamic-umalqura&quot;,&quot;m&quot;:12,&quot;d&quot;:10}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/heritage\/calendar\/eid-al-adha\/\">Eid al-Adha (Cejna Qurban\u00ea)<\/a><span class=\"pf-now__when\" data-when>10 Dhu al-Hijjah<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"pf-section\" id=\"economic\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">02<\/span>Economic development<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">Livelihoods, enterprise and trade between the diaspora and the region, starting with founders and small businesses. Jobs, mentoring and scholarships are in Opportunities.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"pf-features\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4.5 16.5c-1.5 1.26-2 5-2 5s3.74-.5 5-2c.71-.84.7-2.13-.09-2.91a2.18 2.18 0 0 0-2.91-.09z\" \/> <path d=\"m12 15-3-3a22 22 0 0 1 2-3.95A12.88 12.88 0 0 1 22 2c0 2.72-.78 7.5-6 11a22.35 22.35 0 0 1-4 2z\" \/> <path d=\"M9 12H4s.55-3.03 2-4c1.62-1.08 5 0 5 0\" \/> <path d=\"M12 15v5s3.03-.55 4-2c1.08-1.62 0-5 0-5\" \/><\/svg><\/span>01<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/founders\/\">Founders<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Support for people starting small businesses, including food entrepreneurs.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"pf-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/economic\/\">Economic development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pf-section\" id=\"preparedness\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">03<\/span>Preparedness and resilience<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">Getting families and Community Cells ready for crises, and for the hazards of Kurdistan and the region: water shortage, heat, earthquakes and displacement.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"pf-features\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15 21v-8a1 1 0 0 0-1-1h-4a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v8\" \/> <path d=\"M3 10a2 2 0 0 1 .709-1.528l7-5.999a2 2 0 0 1 2.582 0l7 5.999A2 2 0 0 1 21 10v9a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\" \/><\/svg><\/span>01<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/family-preparedness\/\">Family preparedness<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Plans for emergencies abroad and for relatives at home.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" \/> <path d=\"m4.93 4.93 4.24 4.24\" \/> <path d=\"m14.83 9.17 4.24-4.24\" \/> <path d=\"m14.83 14.83 4.24 4.24\" \/> <path d=\"m9.17 14.83-4.24 4.24\" \/> <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\" \/><\/svg><\/span>02<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/continuity\/\">Continuity<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Keeping community organisations running through disruption.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M7 16.3c2.2 0 4-1.83 4-4.05 0-1.16-.57-2.26-1.71-3.19S7.29 6.75 7 5.3c-.29 1.45-1.14 2.84-2.29 3.76S3 11.1 3 12.25c0 2.22 1.8 4.05 4 4.05z\" \/> <path d=\"M12.56 6.6A10.97 10.97 0 0 0 14 3.02c.5 2.5 2 4.9 4 6.5s3 3.5 3 5.5a6.98 6.98 0 0 1-11.91 4.97\" \/><\/svg><\/span>03<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/climate-and-water\/\">Climate and water<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Drought, rivers and dams, heat and dust across Kurdistan, explained with sources.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22 12h-2.48a2 2 0 0 0-1.93 1.46l-2.35 8.36a.25.25 0 0 1-.48 0L9.24 2.18a.25.25 0 0 0-.48 0l-2.35 8.36A2 2 0 0 1 4.49 12H2\" \/><\/svg><\/span>04<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/earthquakes\/\">Earthquakes<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Seismic risk along the Zagros and Anatolian fault zones, and how to prepare.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4.9 19.1C1 15.2 1 8.8 4.9 4.9\" \/> <path d=\"M7.8 16.2c-2.3-2.3-2.3-6.1 0-8.5\" \/> <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\" \/> <path d=\"M16.2 7.8c2.3 2.3 2.3 6.1 0 8.5\" \/> <path d=\"M19.1 4.9C23 8.8 23 15.1 19.1 19\" \/><\/svg><\/span>05<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/crisis-information\/\">Crisis information<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Verified information during crises and internet shutdowns.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19 14c1.49-1.46 3-3.21 3-5.5A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 16.5 3c-1.76 0-3 .5-4.5 2-1.5-1.5-2.74-2-4.5-2A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 2 8.5c0 2.3 1.5 4.05 3 5.5l7 7Z\" \/> <path d=\"M12 5 9.04 7.96a2.17 2.17 0 0 0 0 3.08c.82.82 2.13.85 3 .07l2.07-1.9a2.82 2.82 0 0 1 3.79 0l2.96 2.66\" \/> <path d=\"m18 15-2-2\" \/> <path d=\"m15 18-2-2\" \/><\/svg><\/span>06<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/humanitarian-coordination\/\">Humanitarian coordination<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">How humanitarian aid reaches people, and how to give through lawful, open channels.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\"><span class=\"pf-feature__icon\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"19\" r=\"3\" \/> <path d=\"M9 19h8.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0-7h-11a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0-7H15\" \/> <circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"5\" r=\"3\" \/><\/svg><\/span>07<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/displacement-and-return\/\">Displacement and return<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Information for displaced people and for those helping them.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feature__foot\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">In preparation<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"pf-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/preparedness\/\">Preparedness and resilience<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section><section class=\"pf-section\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">04<\/span>What this platform does<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">Social programmes, livelihoods and disaster preparedness for Kurdish communities. Earthquakes, floods and displacement call for official alerts and plans.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"pf-svc\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-svc__item\"><p class=\"pf-svc__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/p><h3 class=\"pf-svc__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/earthquakes\/\">Earthquake readiness<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-svc__text\">Prepare for earthquakes with official advice, at home and in the region.<\/p><p class=\"pf-svc__how\">How to use it<\/p><ol class=\"pf-svc__steps\"><li>Read the earthquake programme.<\/li><li>Open the preparedness entry of your country.<\/li><li>Practise the plan with your household.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"pf-svc__item\"><p class=\"pf-svc__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">02<\/p><h3 class=\"pf-svc__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/\">Official alerts<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-svc__text\">Public warning systems and weather services, country by country.<\/p><p class=\"pf-svc__how\">How to use it<\/p><ol class=\"pf-svc__steps\"><li>Find the alert system of your country.<\/li><li>Subscribe through its official channel.<\/li><li>Follow only official instructions.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"pf-svc__item\"><p class=\"pf-svc__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/p><h3 class=\"pf-svc__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/displacement-and-return\/\">Displacement and return<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-svc__text\">Official and UN information for displaced families.<\/p><p class=\"pf-svc__how\">How to use it<\/p><ol class=\"pf-svc__steps\"><li>Read the programme.<\/li><li>Open the humanitarian updates of the country.<\/li><li>Contact UNHCR or IOM through their own sites.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"pf-svc__item\"><p class=\"pf-svc__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">04<\/p><h3 class=\"pf-svc__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/\">Health and wellbeing<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-svc__text\">Public health bodies and health services.<\/p><p class=\"pf-svc__how\">How to use it<\/p><ol class=\"pf-svc__steps\"><li>Open the health entries.<\/li><li>Register with a health service where required.<\/li><li>Use the listed mental health services.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"pf-svc__item\"><p class=\"pf-svc__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">05<\/p><h3 class=\"pf-svc__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/economic\/\">Livelihoods<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"pf-svc__text\">Social protection and public job services.<\/p><p class=\"pf-svc__how\">How to use it<\/p><ol class=\"pf-svc__steps\"><li>Open the social protection entry.<\/li><li>Check what you may claim.<\/li><li>Apply on the official site.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pf-section\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">05<\/span>Find your country<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">Public bodies for preparedness, alerts, health and social protection in each country, with UN humanitarian updates.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pf-split pf-pfhome__find\"><div class=\"pf-mod pf-combo\" id=\"pf-combo-development\" data-pf-mod=\"combobox\" data-none=\"No country matches.\" data-n=\"{n} matches\">\n<label class=\"pf-combo__label\" for=\"pf-combo-development-q\">Find your country<\/label>\n<div class=\"pf-combo__box\" hidden><input class=\"pf-combo__q\" id=\"pf-combo-development-q\" type=\"text\" role=\"combobox\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pf-combo-development-lb\" autocomplete=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\"><ul class=\"pf-combo__lb\" id=\"pf-combo-development-lb\" role=\"listbox\" aria-label=\"Find your country\" hidden><\/ul><\/div>\n<p class=\"pf-sr\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-combo-status><\/p>\n<details class=\"pf-combo__all\"><summary>Country programmes (35)<\/summary><ul class=\"pf-combo__list\" role=\"list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/armenia\/\">Armenia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/australia\/\">Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/austria\/\">Austria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/azerbaijan\/\">Azerbaijan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/belgium\/\">Belgium<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/cyprus\/\">Cyprus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/denmark\/\">Denmark<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/finland\/\">Finland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/france\/\">France<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/georgia\/\">Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/germany\/\">Germany<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/greece\/\">Greece<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/iraq\/\">Iraq<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/israel\/\">Israel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/italy\/\">Italy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/japan\/\">Japan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/jordan\/\">Jordan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/kazakhstan\/\">Kazakhstan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/kyrgyzstan\/\">Kyrgyzstan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/lebanon\/\">Lebanon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/netherlands\/\">Netherlands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/new-zealand\/\">New Zealand<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/norway\/\">Norway<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/russia\/\">Russia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/sweden\/\">Sweden<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/switzerland\/\">Switzerland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/syria\/\">Syria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/turkiye\/\">T\u00fcrkiye<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/turkmenistan\/\">Turkmenistan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/united-arab-emirates\/\">United Arab Emirates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/united-states\/\">United States<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n<\/div><div class=\"pf-mod pf-glance\" data-pf-mod=\"glance\"><p class=\"pf-glance__h\">The directory<\/p><ul class=\"pf-glance__items\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><a class=\"pf-glance__in\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"22\" \/> <line x1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y1=\"18\" y2=\"11\" \/> <line x1=\"10\" x2=\"10\" y1=\"18\" y2=\"11\" \/> <line x1=\"14\" x2=\"14\" y1=\"18\" y2=\"11\" \/> <line x1=\"18\" x2=\"18\" y1=\"18\" y2=\"11\" \/> <polygon points=\"12 2 20 7 4 7\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"405\">405<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">405<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Official bodies<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><div class=\"pf-glance__in\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\" \/> <path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"329\">329<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">329<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Verified<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><div class=\"pf-glance__in\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" \/> <path d=\"M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20\" \/> <path d=\"M2 12h20\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"35\">35<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">35<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">Countries<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-glance__item\"><a class=\"pf-glance__in\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/international\/\"><span class=\"pf-glance__i\"><svg class=\"pf-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 22V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v18Z\" \/> <path d=\"M6 12H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2\" \/> <path d=\"M18 9h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v9a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-2\" \/> <path d=\"M10 6h4\" \/> <path d=\"M10 10h4\" \/> <path d=\"M10 14h4\" \/> <path d=\"M10 18h4\" \/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__v\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-pf-count=\"15\">15<\/span><span class=\"pf-sr\">15<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pf-glance__l\">International bodies<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p class=\"pf-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/\">Every country<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pf-section\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">06<\/span>Where to start<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">The steps most people need, in order. Each country page fills them with that country&#8217;s official bodies.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"pf-guide\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Learn the emergency number<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">Each country has its own emergency number.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Emergency numbers<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Receive official alerts<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">Warning systems and weather services issue alerts.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Official alerts \u00b7 Weather and hazards<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Prepare a household plan<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">Civil protection bodies publish what to prepare.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Preparedness<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__learn\"><span>Learn<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/disaster-risk-reduction\/\">Disaster risk reduction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/earthquake-engineering\/\">Earthquake engineering<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Get health care<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">Public health bodies explain how to access care.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Health \u00b7 Health and mental health<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__learn\"><span>Learn<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/public-health\/\">Public health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/mental-health-psychosocial-support\/\">Mental health and psychosocial support<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Claim social protection<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">Social security bodies handle benefits and pensions.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Social protection \u00b7 Housing \u00b7 Disability \u00b7 Older people<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Find work<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">Public employment services support livelihoods.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Public employment service<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pf-guide__step\"><span class=\"pf-guide__n\" aria-hidden=\"true\">7<\/span><div class=\"pf-guide__body\"><h3 class=\"pf-guide__title\">Follow crises<\/h3><p class=\"pf-guide__text\">UN agencies publish updates on crises in each country.<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__topics\">Humanitarian information<\/p><p class=\"pf-guide__learn\"><span>Learn<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/humanitarian-action\/\">Humanitarian action<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pf-section\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">07<\/span>Official updates<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">From official sources only, never commentary. Each source shows items once it clears licence review.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pf-pfslots\"><div class=\"pf-pfslots__item\"><h3 class=\"pf-h3\">Official alerts<\/h3><div class=\"pf-feed\" data-pf-feed=\"int-gdacs\/latest\" data-pf-feed-scope=\"\" data-pf-feed-topic=\"alerts\" data-pf-feed-state=\"review\" data-pf-feed-limit=\"5\" data-pf-feed-none=\"No current items.\"><p class=\"pf-feed__note\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Awaiting licence review<\/span> The latest official items appear here once the source&#8217;s licence is approved.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feed__source\">Source: <span translate=\"no\">Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (UN OCHA and the European Commission)<\/span><\/p><\/div><!--\/pf-feed--><\/div><div class=\"pf-pfslots__item\"><h3 class=\"pf-h3\">Public health notices<\/h3><div class=\"pf-feed\" data-pf-feed=\"int-un-news-health\/latest\" data-pf-feed-scope=\"\" data-pf-feed-topic=\"health\" data-pf-feed-state=\"review\" data-pf-feed-limit=\"5\" data-pf-feed-none=\"No current items.\"><p class=\"pf-feed__note\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Awaiting licence review<\/span> The latest official items appear here once the source&#8217;s licence is approved.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feed__source\">Source: <span translate=\"no\">United Nations (UN News)<\/span><\/p><\/div><!--\/pf-feed--><\/div><div class=\"pf-pfslots__item\"><h3 class=\"pf-h3\">International bodies<\/h3><div class=\"pf-feed\" data-pf-feed=\"int-un-news\/latest\" data-pf-feed-scope=\"\" data-pf-feed-topic=\"international\" data-pf-feed-state=\"review\" data-pf-feed-limit=\"5\" data-pf-feed-none=\"No current items.\"><p class=\"pf-feed__note\"><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Awaiting licence review<\/span> The latest official items appear here once the source&#8217;s licence is approved.<\/p><p class=\"pf-feed__source\">Source: <span translate=\"no\">United Nations (UN News)<\/span><\/p><\/div><!--\/pf-feed--><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pf-section\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">08<\/span>Take part<\/h2>\n  \n  <ul class=\"pf-features\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"pf-feature pf-feature--lead pf-feature--span3\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\">01<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\">Prepare<\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Make a household plan from official advice.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\">02<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\">Volunteer<\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Volunteer through a recognised body, such as the national Red Cross or Red Crescent society.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\">03<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\">Share a local service<\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Share a public service in your city. A steward checks it first.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"pf-feature\"><span class=\"pf-feature__n\">04<\/span><h3 class=\"pf-feature__title\">Fix an entry<\/h3><p class=\"pf-feature__text\">Report a broken link or a missing public body.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"pf-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/take-part\/\">How to take part<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/directory\/sources\/\">Sources and method<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section><details class=\"pf-cite\" id=\"cite\"><summary>Cite this page<\/summary><div class=\"pf-cite__body\"><dl class=\"pf-cite__list\">\n<div class=\"pf-cite__row\"><dt translate=\"no\">APA<\/dt><dd><p class=\"pf-cite__text\" id=\"pf-cite-apa\" translate=\"no\">The Kurdish Cooperation Organization. (2026). <i>Development<\/i>. kurds.global. <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/\">https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/<\/a><\/p><p class=\"pf-cite__tools\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"pf-cite__copy\" data-pf-copy=\"pf-cite-apa\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><span>Copy<\/span><span hidden>Copied<\/span><\/button><\/p><\/dd><\/div><div class=\"pf-cite__row\"><dt translate=\"no\">Chicago<\/dt><dd><p class=\"pf-cite__text\" id=\"pf-cite-chicago\" translate=\"no\">The Kurdish Cooperation Organization. 2026. \u201cDevelopment.\u201d kurds.global. <a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/\">https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"pf-cite__tools\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"pf-cite__copy\" data-pf-copy=\"pf-cite-chicago\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><span>Copy<\/span><span hidden>Copied<\/span><\/button><\/p><\/dd><\/div>\n<div class=\"pf-cite__row\"><dt translate=\"no\">BibTeX<\/dt><dd><pre class=\"pf-cite__code\" id=\"pf-cite-bibtex\" translate=\"no\">@misc{kco2026_development_home,\n\tauthor = {{The Kurdish Cooperation Organization}},\n\tyear = {2026},\n\tnote = {Licence: CC BY 4.0},\n\ttitle = {Development},\n\turl = {https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/},\n\thowpublished = {https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/},\n}\n<\/pre><p class=\"pf-cite__tools\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"pf-cite__copy\" data-pf-copy=\"pf-cite-bibtex\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><span>Copy<\/span><span hidden>Copied<\/span><\/button><a class=\"pf-cite__dl\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/wp-content\/plugins\/kurds-site-kit\/assets\/cite\/kco2026_development_home.bib\" data-pf-asset=\"cite\/kco2026_development_home.bib\" download=\"kco2026_development_home.bib\">Download <span translate=\"no\">.bib<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/dd><\/div>\n<div class=\"pf-cite__row\"><dt translate=\"no\">RIS<\/dt><dd><pre class=\"pf-cite__code\" id=\"pf-cite-ris\" translate=\"no\">TY  - ELEC\nAU  - The Kurdish Cooperation Organization\nDA  - 2026\/\/\/\nPY  - 2026\nID  - kco2026_development_\nN1  - Licence: CC BY 4.0\nTI  - Development\nUR  - https:\/\/kurds.global\/development\/\nER  - \n<\/pre><p class=\"pf-cite__tools\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"pf-cite__copy\" data-pf-copy=\"pf-cite-ris\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><span>Copy<\/span><span hidden>Copied<\/span><\/button><a class=\"pf-cite__dl\" href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/wp-content\/plugins\/kurds-site-kit\/assets\/cite\/kco2026_development_home.ris\" data-pf-asset=\"cite\/kco2026_development_home.ris\" download=\"kco2026_development_home.ris\">Download <span translate=\"no\">.ris<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/dd><\/div>\n<\/dl><p class=\"pf-cite__meta\">Licence <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" translate=\"no\" rel=\"license\">CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><section class=\"pf-section\">\n  <h2 class=\"pf-h2\"><span class=\"pf-num\">09<\/span>Learn in the Academy<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"pf-intro\">Courses and disciplines of the Academy on the subject of this page.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pf-acad-rel\" data-pf-academy=\"related\"><div class=\"pf-acad-rel__col\"><h3 class=\"pf-h3\">Courses<\/h3><ul class=\"pf-acad-rel__list\" role=\"list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/catalogue\/waves-of-kurdish-migration\/\">Waves of Kurdish migration<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Kurdish diaspora studies<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Outlined<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/catalogue\/career-transition-for-skilled-migrants\/\">Career transition for skilled migrants<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Labour economics<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Outlined<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/catalogue\/founding-a-small-business\/\">Founding a small business<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Entrepreneurship and small enterprise<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Proposed<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/catalogue\/food-entrepreneurship\/\">Food entrepreneurship<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Entrepreneurship and small enterprise<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Proposed<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pf-acad-rel__col\"><h3 class=\"pf-h3\">Disciplines<\/h3><ul class=\"pf-acad-rel__list\" role=\"list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/public-administration\/\">Public administration and governance<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Faculty of Law, Governance and Public Affairs<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Proposed<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/psychology\/\">Psychology<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Proposed<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/cross-cultural-psychology\/\">Cross-cultural and migration psychology<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--pending\">Proposed<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/migration-studies\/\">Migration and refugee studies<\/a><span class=\"pf-acad-rel__meta\">Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences<\/span><span class=\"pf-status pf-status--ok\">Open<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p class=\"pf-acad-honest\">A completion record shows what was studied and assessed. It is not a certificate or a qualification.<\/p><p class=\"pf-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kurds.global\/learn\/disciplines\/\">All disciplines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"pf-closing\" aria-label=\"Build it with us\"><div class=\"pf-closing__text\"><h2 class=\"pf-closing__title\">Build it with us<\/h2><p>Join as a member, or tell us what your city needs. 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