International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
Nadias Initiative Inc
HIXSON, TN
Total revenue
$6.0M
Total expenses
$2.5M
Net assets
$7.8M
Grants received
$670K
17 grants
EIN
823855510
Tax year
2024
Mission
Rebuilding communities in crisis and advocating for survivors of sexual violence.
Programs
2 programs
Advocacythe organization advocates- at the local, national, and international levels - for resources and policy changes needed to protect and support survivors of sexual violence and rebuild communities in crisis. The organization collaborates with global leaders, governments, and international organizations to raise awareness and direct critical funding necessary to making positive, meaningful change.raising global awareness and fighting for the elimination of conflict related sexual violence (crsv) - the organization advocates for stronger international accountability mechanisms, amplifying survivor voices, and ensuring that crsv is recognized and eradicated as a weapon of war.justice and accountability - the organization advocates for the prosecution of isis members and other perpetrators of mass atrocities, supporting survivors in accessing justice, and advocating for the rescue and reintegration of missing yazidis.women's empowerment and gender equality - the organization advocates for women's empowerment, global gender equality, an end to violence against women, and the provision of reparations to survivors of sexual violence.locally-led, sustainable development for post-conflict communities - the organization advocates for empowering local actors to lead recovery efforts by strengthening grassroots capacity, supporting community-driven development, and promoting long-term sustainability in post-conflict settings.genocide prevention - the organization advocates for genocide awareness and prevention, including the formal recognition of the yazidi genocide by nation states and international bodies.
Women's centerone of the organization's flagship initiatives, opened in 2024, the women's center serves as a hub for women's empowerment in sinjar. Designed to address the unique and intersectional challenges of women and girls in the region, including survivors of isis captivity, the center provides a safe, accessible, and inclusive space where they can recover from trauma, access vital services, and lead transformative change within their communities. Guided by the organization's survivor-centric and community-driven approach, the center will offer a comprehensive array of services, including livelihood support, education, healthcare, mental health and psychosocial support (mhpss), legal aid, shelter, and capacity building in leadership and advocacy. Over the next three years, the organization will strengthen the center's capacity, expand its programming, and ensure it is accessible to all women and girls in sinjar.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
10 listed
NADIA MURAD
PRESIDENT
$248K
30 hrs/wk
ABID SHAMDEEN
CO-FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR
$156K
40 hrs/wk
BRANDON LEIGH JACOBSEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$150K
40 hrs/wk
KASH GHASHGHAI
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
AMANDA NGUYEN
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
GREGOIRE THERY
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
AMBASSADOR PHILIPPE ETIENNE
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
ELIZABETH BOHART
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
KERRY PROPPER
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
—
5 hrs/wk
KIRBY NEUNER
DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT
$125K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
SINJAR UNITED CIVILIZATION COMPANY
CONSTRUCTION
NADIA MURAD
ADVOCACY & CONSULTING SERVICES
MOSTAQBALSHAMAL
CONSTRUCTION
LOVELETTE CONSULTING BV
FINANCE & OPERATIONS CONSULTING
ASTREA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
COMMUNICATIONS & CONSULTING SERVICES
Grants received
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Funded by
$670K from 9 funders · 17 grants · 2018–2024
$417K · 5 grants · 2020–2024
$100K · 1 grant · 2024
$50K · 1 grant · 2020
$31K · 2 grants · 2018–2020
$25K · 1 grant · 2018
$25K · 4 grants · 2020–2024
$15K · 1 grant · 2022
$5K · 1 grant · 2020