S5-Episode 10 - Inside the Lincoln-Duhok Sister City Initiative: A Conversation with Working Group Members

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Kurdistan in America podcast, brought to you by the KRG Representation in the US, host Delovan Barwari explores the Lincoln-Duhok Sister City initiative. This collaboration through university partnerships focuses on key areas like education, healthcare, cultural exchange, and community development, all while emphasizing the importance of unity within both communities to build a stronger future. Joining Delovan are four members of Lincoln’s Yazidi and Kurdish community, all part of the working group: Dr. Falah Rashoka, PhD in Nutrition and Health Sciences; Dr. Hadi Pir, PhD in Education and advocate for community development; Layla Younis, an International Development professional; and Kak Haroon, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Delovan is also part of this working group, helping to advance the initiative. The episode delves into the origins of the UNMC-University of Duhok partnership, efforts to expand collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the impact of this initiative on Yazidi and Kurdish students. It also highlights how this partnership strengthens ties between Duhok and Lincoln. Stay tuned for this inspiring conversation on the power of unity and the importance of partnerships in addressing shared challenges and creating meaningful connections.

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S5-Episode 10 - Inside the Lincoln-Duhok Sister City Initiative: A Conversation with Working Group Members is an episode from Kurdistan in America by Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States.

This episode is 25:20 long.

This episode was published on Dec 6, 2024.

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