Who We Are
Regenerate Shingal
Regenerate Shingal e.V. is a nonprofit organization working with and for Ezidis to restore their homeland in Shingal, especially after the 2014 genocide committed by ISIS. We are a coalition of religious actors, scholars, activists, and civil society members dedicated to cultural flourishing, regeneration and assisting victims of religion-related violence.
We Believe:
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Survivors of genocidal violence can heal when they receive the support they need to build resilience and regenerate their communities.
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We all have a part to play in protecting religious, cultural, and ecological diversity.
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We are called in solidarity with survivors to advance empathy, dignity, and equality.
Our Mission:
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Research and design strategies to restore the natural, cultural, agricultural, social and religious landscape in Shingal
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Ensure survivors of genocide have the support they need to heal
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Support regenerative farming for food security and survivor livelihood
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Develop sustainable infrastructure that allows the community to return to their homeland
Board Members
Roswitha
Floer
Sr. Johanna
(Sabine)
Wiese
Dominik
Blum
Sr. Makrina
(Katherine Lyn)
Finlay
Director
Sr. Makrina (Katherine Lyn) Finlay
Chair
Sr. Johanna (Sabine) Wiese
Vice Chair
Dominik Blum
Treasurer
Roswitha Floer
Our Partners
Regenerate Shingal is a registered organization based in Germany. We work hand in hand with Al Teen Development and Relief Organization in Shingal, who implements projects, as well as with Baumrauch Permaculture Architects. We partner with a variety of NGOs, including ALIPH Foundation, Abraham Path Initiative, Aktion Hoffnungsschimmer e.V., Nahri Organization und Hasar Partners.
Regenerate Shingal is supported by private donors and collaborates with Harvard University, Yale University and Oklahoma State University. All donations go directly to support our work regenerating Shingal.
