Empowering Communities Through Language, Knowledge and Learning

Jawtana harnesses technology, community-led action, and system-building to expand opportunity and create a more inclusive and sustainable future.

About Jawtana

As a mission-driven organisation in Iraqi Kurdistan, Jawtana works to revitalise language, knowledge, and learning systems that empower people and strengthen communities. We advance inclusive and equitable access to education and information by connecting language, technology, and culture, ensuring that everyone can learn, create, and thrive in their own language. Through innovation and collaboration, we build pathways toward a more inclusive and knowledge-driven future for Kurdistan.

  • Revitalising Language, Knowledge, and Learning Systems for the Future
  • Expanding Inclusive and Equitable Access to Education and Information
  • Connecting Language, Technology, and Culture to Drive Social Progress

Jawtana believes in the power of language, knowledge, and learning as foundations for equality, innovation, and sustainable development.

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Services

We offer six core offerings designed to empower organizations, communities, and individuals throughout Kurdistan.

Language Infrastructure

We strengthen the Kurdish language through digital development and innovation, creating tools and resources that make Kurdish accessible, functional, and vibrant across education and culture.

Knowledge Curation

We translate, document, and publish Kurdish resources, creating digital repositories that connect local knowledge with global research to promote open, inclusive, and lifelong learning.

Inclusive Learning

We design, deliver, and evaluate digital and blended learning programmes tailored to community needs, combining modern pedagogy with technology to expand equitable and culturally grounded opportunities.

Building Digital Ecosystems

We build e-learning platforms, repositories, and open data systems that expand digital access. We equip communities with skills to create, share, and use knowledge sustainably.

Institutional Empowerment and Collaboration

We strengthen institutions through governance support, digital integration, and mentorship. Our collaborations foster innovation, accountability, and sustainable systems across public, private, and social sectors.

Policy and Advocacy

We develop policy proposals, lead awareness campaigns, and support legislation to ensure equitable access to language, knowledge, and learning.

Join the Mission

Support inclusive access to learning and development in Kurdistan.

Inclusive Access

We ensure everyone can learn, create, and participate through equitable access to language, knowledge, and learning.

Digital Empowerment

We harness technology to expand inclusion, strengthen education, and connect communities through innovative digital ecosystems.

Community-Led Development

We empower communities to lead change by strengthening local capacity, collaboration, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Cultural and Institutional Resilience

We preserve cultural identity and strengthen institutions to ensure lasting, inclusive, and sustainable societal transformation.