Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Episode 62 We're back with Erik! And he shares a more thorough walk through the old history of the Kurds. Learn more over on our Iraq page! And send us questions and comments to Hannah@servantgroup.org. Here's a bunch of links for resources and people Erik mentions for Kurdish history. [...]
Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Episode 61 Part 2 of our interview with Erik about life and culture in Iraq. Also, an amazing story of how he survived a 100mph crash on a highway! Learn more over on our Iraq page! And send us questions and comments to Hannah@servantgroup.org. Here's a Rough Transcript of [...]
Clear Windows and Yellow Pipes If I had been a child rather than an adult, I would have pressed my nose against the window, willing my body closer to the world on the other side of the glass. I was in a midsize SUV exiting the city, and I was in the unusual position of [...]
A first-hand account from one of our team members who served in Turkey! For two weeks in April I went to Adiyaman, Turkey to participate in building temporary housing for victims of the catastrophic earthquake that occurred in February of 2023. I had heard of the climbing death toll and saw pictures of [...]
Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Episode 60 Hannah and Colleen interview our friend and teammate, Erik, about his life and experiences teaching and living in Iraq as well as his studies of Kurdish history and culture. Learn more over on our Iraq page! And send us questions and comments to Hannah@servantgroup.org. Here's a link [...]
Dear Friends, I recently returned from two weeks in the earthquake zone in Turkey. I want to update you on what we saw and did, but first I want to thank each of you who have given and prayed. Your generosity and intercession are making a real difference for our partners on the [...]
Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Episode 59 Hannah and Colleen embark on the many uses of the Iraqi Kurdish Park and the many varieties of Recreation available in Kurdish parks. There's workout equipment, food carts, fairs, amusement parks, roller skating, strange statues and more! Come take a walk with us through our favorite and [...]
A big thank you to all who have stepped up to help us provide relief to those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey. Your prayers and donations are making an impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support. The earthquake and aftershocks caused untold damage and left many families without homes, food, or ways [...]
Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Episode 57 Hannah and Colleen talk about Hannah's trip visiting our team in Iraq. Where we used to be the ones who were visited, now we are the visitors. And we love taking care of our team members! Learn more over on our Iraq page! And send us questions [...]
Why Good Teachers Matter in Iraq When you were in high school you were probably pretty concerned with your GPA or at least your grades in specific subjects that you were hoping to pursue in college. Maybe you got into your first choice university, or maybe you had to settle for something a little less [...]
