As Iraq enters a critical period of transition, consolidating and furthering peace is essential. With that goal in mind, today EPIC releases our 2012 “Plan to Empower Iraqi Youth to Build a Better Future in Iraq”.

Looking at 2012 and beyond, the plan highlights EPIC mission and vision for Iraqi youth and their role in securing a lasting peace in their communities, country, and the world.

To reach a diverse set of young Iraqis, EPIC will conduct projects in four newly launched program areas:

• Outdoor Adventures – bringing youth of diverse backgrounds together for environmental education, volunteerism, camaraderie, photography and great outdoor adventures
• Generation Next – mentoring the next generation of Iraq’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators
• Female Empowerment – promoting leadership, teamwork, confidence-building, and critical thinking, for equality and empowerment of young women and girls
• Storytelling 2.0 – supporting meaningful cultural exchanges and civic engagement, while promoting respect and understanding through storytelling, media, arts and technology

Young people from Kirkuk will remain a priority in EPIC’s work building peace in Iraq. Our work will also strive to include a range of Iraqis that reflect the diverse nature of their country, from rural and urban youth in southern, central, and northern Iraq to youth with disabilities and from other vulnerable groups.

Long-term, EPIC’s objective is to establish a permanent, year-round operational presence in Iraq carrying out multiple sessions of “Summer Camp,” year-round youth programs, and teacher training programs.

EPIC’s work is made possible by the contributions of individual donors. Donate today and be part of empowering Iraqi youth to build a better future in Iraq.

To learn more about EPIC and our future programs, view EPIC’s 2012 “Plan to Empower Iraqi Youth to Build a Better Future in Iraq”

EPIC is an organization empowering Iraqi youth to build a lasting peace.