Livelihoods
Income generation, vocational skills training, support for micro, small and medium businesses, apprenticeships, cash-for-work, multi-purpose cash assistance, and livestock management in urban and rural areas.
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INDEPENDENT IRAQI NGO · SINCE 2014
Empowering communities together
We build resilient, empowered, green, equal and peaceful communities by supporting internally displaced persons, returnees and vulnerable host populations across Iraq and Syria.
2014Founded in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict with ISIL
18Iraqi governorates reached through field offices and field teams
10Offices across Iraq and Syria, with headquarters in Erbil
$2.8MFunding secured in 2025
ABOUT US
From crisis response to lasting change
Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent Iraqi non-governmental organization established in 2014 in response to the humanitarian crises caused by the conflict with ISIL. Since its founding, AGO has grown into a leading actor in humanitarian and development interventions across Iraq and Northeast Syria.
We work closely with national and international donors, UN agencies, governmental institutions and civil society organizations to deliver integrated, sustainable services, focusing on durable solutions, livelihoods, social cohesion, protection, agriculture, climate action and good governance.
AGO is committed to addressing the root causes of vulnerability, strengthening community resilience and promoting long-term stability.
Our purpose
Mission
AGO aims to build resilient, empowered, green, equal and peaceful communities by supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees and vulnerable host populations. We provide sustainable solutions, strengthen social cohesion, promote equality and empower individuals and communities to thrive.
Vision
Inclusive societies where people have the opportunities, capacities and resources to overcome challenges; where decision-making is community-driven, environmentally responsible and grounded in peaceful conflict resolution; and where resources are used sustainably, with equality, resilience and shared prosperity for all.
WHAT WE DO
Thematic areas and interventions
Social Cohesion
Conflict-sensitive programs for peacebuilding and conflict prevention: building trust between society and the government, preventing violent extremism, and promoting responsive, inclusive institutions.
Learn more →Agriculture & Climate Action
Climate-adapted cultivation, sustainable agriculture, water management and alternative incomes, with environmental rights, waste management and market-based approaches.
Learn more →Protection
Protection services for children, women, older people, people with disabilities and displaced persons, including survivor support, MHPSS and case management, and advocacy for durable solutions.
Learn more →Good Governance
Reducing corruption, bringing community voices into decisions, guaranteeing women’s rights, and building the capacity of local authorities and civil society organizations.
Learn more →Organizational Profile
Our full profile: governance, financial overview, partnerships and plans for the years ahead.
Anbar
Karbala
Najaf
Babil
Baghdad
Qadisiyah
Muthanna
Thi-Qar
Basra
Missan
Wasit
Nineveh
Duhok
Salah Al-Din
Diyala
Kirkuk
Sulaymaniyah
Erbil HQ
WHERE WE WORK
Present in all 18 governorates of Iraq
From our headquarters in Erbil, AGO works through field offices and field teams that reach every governorate in Iraq, alongside a country office in Damascus and offices in Northeast Syria.
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HQ and field offices
Field teams
IRAQ FIELD OFFICES
Basra (Basra Center)Salah Al-Din (Shirqat, Balad)Nineveh (Mosul, Baaj)Anbar (Ramadi, Qaim)Diyala (Baqubah)Baghdad
SYRIA
Damascus (Country Office)Deir ez-Zur OfficeAr-Raqqah Office
WHO WE SERVE
The people and partners at the heart of our work
01
Internally displaced personsFamilies displaced by conflict, particularly the conflict with ISIL.
02
ReturneesFamilies rebuilding their lives and reintegrating after displacement.
03
Vulnerable host communitiesCommunities that have hosted displaced people and need resilience support.
04
WomenWomen’s empowerment and gender equality.
05
Older peopleSupport and protection for elderly community members.
06
Children and adolescentsChild protection, education and well-being.
07
People with disabilitiesInclusion and support for the specific challenges they face.
08
Local authoritiesStrengthening capacity for governance and community development.
09
Civil society organizationsPartnering with CSOs as independent community advocates.
10
YouthYoung people taking part in decisions and community development.
OUR VALUES
What guides us
Collaboration
Strong partnerships and collective action to achieve shared goals.
Sustainability
Long-term environmental health and responsible resource management.
Peace
Dialogue, conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence.
Credibility & Accountability
Transparency to communities, donors and stakeholders.
Humanity Beyond Identity
Serving people based solely on need, upholding dignity and equality.
Inclusiveness
Marginalized voices heard and resources distributed equitably.
Agency & Dignity
Communities defining and shaping their own development.
Independence
Operating independently while collaborating with partners.
OUR IMPACT
Turnover more than tripled since 2019
From USD 840K in 2019 to USD 2.8M in 2025. Our finances are independently audited every year and managed to international standards.
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1.03M
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2.8M
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Voices from the field
The livelihood projects implemented in our area have provided economic opportunities and empowered us to build a more resilient and sustainable future. AGO’s commitment to collaboration and inclusiveness truly sets them apart.
— Community Leader, Salah Al-Din
We have witnessed the positive impact of AGO’s social cohesion initiatives. Their programs have fostered understanding, dialogue and cooperation, making a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
— Partner Organization Representative
The support provided to farmers facing climate change challenges has improved livelihoods and contributed to environmental resilience. AGO’s holistic approach is making a real difference.
— Local Farmer
PARTNERSHIPS
Working together for greater impact
Trusted by UN agencies, international donors and government partners to deliver programs that last.
Donors and partners we have worked with
- UNDP
- GIZ
- GCERF
- UNICEF
- ILO
- UN-Habitat
- UNOCHA (IHF)
- WFP
- USAID
- Tearfund
- CARE Germany
- Expertise France
- Save the Children
- NRC
- AICS
- Omoana
- DonorsUN agencies, international and national donors
- Government ministriesMOLSA, MoEn, MoA, MoMD and MoE
- Civil society & local authoritiesCommunity-led development and governance
- International advisory panelsPrograms that meet international standards
- Academic institutionsResearch on peace, inclusion and climate
- National programsNational CVE Program, ONSA, Vocational Training Centers
Partner with us
Together we can expand our reach and build stronger, more resilient communities across Iraq and Syria.