Redrawing smiles in Erbil

A neutral, local non-profit helping families with limited income, from food baskets to health awareness.

Our hotline is always open
+964 770 445 4409+964 750 445 4409
Who we are

A neutral hand and a warm welcome

Smile Organization for Development and Humanitarian Aid is a neutral, local, non-governmental, non-profit organization in Erbil. We work to help people with limited income, spread health education among them, and redraw a smile on their lips. Our goal is simple: a healthy society, and a happy, healthy life for every family.

More about us
The Smile Organization logo, a yellow smiley face above the word Smile in green script
At a glance

The shape of our work

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Program areas, one mission
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Ways we work in the community
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Citizen hotline, always answered
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Discrimination. Aid for everyone.
Our programs

Four ways we help

Food security, health, seasonal joy and awareness. Every program starts with a knock on a door in Erbil.

A volunteer carries bags of food aid down a street in ErbilFood security

Food & health baskets

Distributions of food and hygiene essentials to families with limited income across Erbil.

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A patient receives radiation therapy in a hospitalHealth

Patient treatment support

Humanitarian assistance that helps patients, including cancer patients, complete their treatment.

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A volunteer holds up a golden Ramadan lantern gift in an Erbil streetSeasonal

Ramadan gift caravans

Gift distribution during the holy month of Ramadan to bring joy to children and families.

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A volunteer hands out health awareness brochures on the streetAwareness

Health awareness campaigns

Street campaigns and printed guides, from dental health culture to virus prevention brochures.

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From the field

Moments we carry with us

A decorated Ramadan lantern glows before the caravan sets off
Ramadan gift caravan
A volunteer hands a food basket to a family in Erbil
Food basket handover
A street campaign brings health advice to the neighbourhood
Street health campaign

every smile counts

Ready to redraw a smile?

Volunteer with our field teams, or support a food basket, a treatment, or a Ramadan gift. Every pair of hands is welcome.

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