About Wa3i
Under the Support of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and as part of the National Initiative for Youth Development in cooperation with the Higher Council for Youth and the NGO Directorate, the International Federation of Medical Students Associations - Iraq (IFMSA-Iraq) proudly presents the national "Wa'ai" project. Bearing the slogan, "Youthful Minds, Empowering Future Generations" , this project is a response to the growing mental health crisis Iraqi high school students are facing.
The vision of "Wa'ai" is to empower Iraqi Secondary school students to thrive emotionally and mentally, enabling them to overcome challenges and build a healthier, more resilient future. Our mission is to provide students with the support, resources, and tools necessary to enhance their mental and emotional well-being. Through empathy, education, and empowerment, and in collaboration with key partners like WHO Iraq , we aim to foster a safe space where all students can flourish and achieve their full potential.
Stages of the Project
Preparation
In Collaboration with the Iraqi Association of Psychiatrists, we were able to train tens of IFMSA-Iraq Members to deliver educational sessions across all over Iraq to secondary school students.
Mass Media
We were able to create a brand of Wa'ai Project to deliver the message in the best way possible in addition to create an accessible platform for students across Iraq to use and benefit from.
Field Events
Through our Members accross Iraq We were able to deliver educational sessions to hundreds of students in many Iraqi Governates and their teachers to ensure sustainability of mental health awareness amongst those schools.