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About WFBH
Women for Better Healthy Life (WFBH) is a local NGO for women and girls independent of their origin, religion, status or position in Dohuk Governorate. We provide health, social, educational and income-generating services to help build a healthy, peaceful and inclusive society. We believe that women are the center of a healthy community.
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We believe that to help them live better and healthier , we will provide them with more courses.
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Courses We Provide
We have a selection criteria as we charge a very minimal fee for registration of the educational and wellness courses. Our first preference is for the vulnerable populations. However, we welcome all women to register for their area of interest.
Yoga
Yoga is a holistic wellness practice that not only aims at strengthening the physical but also focuses on the relaxation of the mind. At the Center breath and meditation form of exercises are being taught in the course.
Zumba
Zumba is a fun aerobic workout that mixes exercises with dance moves. It is for everybody who wants to get fit and healthy in a fun way. The Zumba course has proven to be one of the most popular and in demand courses offered at the Center.
Women Birth Preparation
The Center gives importance to the course in order to promote healthy normal vaginal delivery through some exercises and nutrition information. We have a specialized medical trainer who is qualified to perform this sensitive activity.
Physical Rehabilitation Exercises for Older Women
This program includes sports practice for older women, aged 50 years and above, to enhance the aging mood by stimulating glands and hormones, maintain pressure and blood lipids, improve balance and walking, reduce the risk of injury due to falls and encourage them to have integrated healthy food.
Learning English
We offer English courses in basic and advanced levels that enable learners to develop English language skills for professional and personal development.
Learning Computer
In this beginner’s course participants learn the basic fundamentals of computers and equip themselves with the necessary concept and skills. This course is most beneficial for women coming from a non-technical background.
Literacy (Kurdish and Arabic)
This basic and advanced class aims at providing participants to acquire the skills they need to meet the challenges they encounter in daily life and to take full advantage of opportunities in society.
Psychological First Aid
PFA is a 4 day training that provides participants with the concepts and skills associated with PFA. Certified trainers teach participants on how to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency context by employing the RAPID model.
Life Skills
Life Skills refers to the skills needed for managing and living a better quality of life. In this 10-day training our qualified trainers will help you build skills for everyday life and work.
Psychological First Aid - ToT
This 5 day training incorporates a detailed explanation of what is PFA, its role and the practical working of it. The methodology of the training included lectures, role plays, group work, sharing of experience and practical exercises.
Life Skills - ToT
At the center, we also provide TOT for Life Skills where you can gain knowledge and understanding of the ten core Life Skills. Take your skills, apply them or take it back to other women and train them to enhance their overall development.
Change Lives With a Donation
Giving a donation can help us to reach more women transform their lives for the better.
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Our Partners
None of our work would have been possible without the generosity and support of all our donors and well-wishers.
We have utmost gratitude and thank you all.
Become a Volunteer
You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with us. This is an opportunity to create a positive impact.
