Project Overview

• Project Name: ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Centre Construction in Erbil
• Location: Erbil, Northern Iraq
• Construction Support: 2019-2020 (Ead Samawi Foundation contribution)
• Official Opening: March 15, 2022
• Partner Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Facility Size: 14,630 square meters
• Distinction: Largest rehabilitation center in Iraq

Facility Specifications

Infrastructure Details

• Total Area: 14,630 square meters
• Status: Largest physical rehabilitation facility in Iraq
• Location: Erbil, northern Iraq
• Geographic Coverage: Northern Iraq and other governorates with limited services
• Operational Status: Fully operational since March 2022

Annual Capacity

• Beneficiaries: Up to 6,000 people served annually
• Service Type: Comprehensive rehabilitation services
• Target Population: People with physical disabilities from across Iraq

Services Provided

Medical Rehabilitation Services

• Physiotherapy: Professional physical therapy treatments
• Prostheses Production: Custom artificial limb manufacturing
• Orthoses Manufacturing: Supportive device creation
• Mobility Restoration: Comprehensive movement rehabilitation
• Independence Training: Skills for autonomous living

Complementary Programs

• Social Inclusion Support: Civil society organization partnerships
• Economic Integration: Community-based inclusion programs
• Mine Risk Education: Explosive remnants of war awareness sessions
• Community Outreach: Prevention and education programs

Target Population

Primary Beneficiaries

• People with Physical Disabilities: Primary service recipients across Iraq
• Conflict-Affected Individuals: Those disabled due to violence and war
• Mine/Explosive Victims: Individuals injured by remnants of war
• Regional Population: Residents of northern Iraq and underserved governorates

Geographic Coverage

• Primary Service Area: Erbil and northern Iraq region
• Extended Coverage: Other Iraqi governorates with limited rehabilitation services
• Population Served: Up to 6,000 individuals annually
• Service Gaps: Addressing areas where rehabilitation care is unavailable

Historical Context

ICRC Presence in Iraq

• Operational Since: 1980 (Iran-Iraq war period)
• Focus: Armed conflict consequences and violence situations
• Current Context: Post-large-scale military operations recovery phase
• Ongoing Needs: Millions of Iraqis still requiring humanitarian assistance

Conflict Impact

• Disability Causes: Armed conflicts, explosive devices, violence
• Population Needs: Significant numbers of people with conflict-related disabilities
• Service Requirements: Comprehensive rehabilitation and social inclusion
• Recovery Phase: Transition from emergency to reconstruction and development

Partnership Structure

Funding Organization

• Ead Samawi Foundation
• Support Period: 2019-2020 construction phase
• Contribution: Financial backing for facility construction

Implementing Organization

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Expertise: Health services, physical rehabilitation, and protection
• Operational Experience: Over 40 years in Iraq since 1980
• Approach: Comprehensive medical and social inclusion programming

Community Partners

• Civil Society Organizations: Social and economic inclusion partnerships
• Local Communities: Mine risk education and awareness programs
• Government Entities: Coordination with Iraqi health authorities

Project Objectives

Primary Goals

• Access Improvement: Enhance rehabilitation service availability in northern Iraq
• Capacity Building: Provide largest rehabilitation facility in country
• Mobility Restoration: Help individuals regain physical function and independence
• Regional Coverage: Serve underserved governorates across Iraq

Comprehensive Approach

• Medical Services: Professional rehabilitation and device manufacturing
• Social Inclusion: Community integration and civil society partnerships
• Prevention: Mine risk education and injury prevention programs
• Dignity Restoration: Empowering people with disabilities to rebuild lives

Impact and Outcomes

Individual Impact

• Annual Beneficiaries: Up to 6,000 people served yearly
• Mobility Restoration: Thousands regain independence and movement
• Quality of Life: Significant improvement in daily functioning
• Social Reintegration: Enhanced community participation and inclusion

Regional Impact

• Service Expansion: Largest rehabilitation facility serving multiple governorates
• Capacity Enhancement: Dramatically increased rehabilitation service availability
• Geographic Coverage: Reaching previously underserved areas of Iraq
• Standard Setting: Establishing high-quality rehabilitation care model

Specialized Programs

Mine Risk Mitigation

• Awareness Sessions: Community education about explosive remnants
• Risk Reduction: Prevention of additional injuries from unexploded ordnance
• Community Outreach: Targeting at-risk populations
• Safety Education: Teaching identification and avoidance of dangerous areas

Social Integration

• Civil Society Partnerships: Collaborating with local organizations
• Economic Inclusion: Supporting livelihood opportunities for people with disabilities
• Community Programs: Promoting acceptance and integration
• Advocacy: Working to reduce discrimination and barriers

Current Status

• Operational: Fully functional since March 15, 2022
• Service Delivery: Regular comprehensive rehabilitation services
• Annual Capacity: Up to 6,000 beneficiaries served yearly
• Regional Leadership: Largest and most comprehensive facility in Iraq

This project represents a major infrastructure achievement for disability services in Iraq, creating the country’s largest rehabilitation facility to serve thousands of people with physical disabilities annually across multiple governorates.