Advisory Board

Sharzad Khider

Founder | Humanitarian Leader | Advocate for Displaced Communities

Sharzad Khider is the visionary founder of Inhalation of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting civilian activities and providing critical aid to those impacted by the atrocities of ISIS, particularly the Yazidi community. With a strong focus on safety, education, and well-being, Sharzad has spearheaded programs that address both the immediate and long-term needs of displaced individuals.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Zakho, Sharzad has complemented her academic background with extensive certifications in crisis response, human resource management, project management, and gender-based violence prevention. Her professional journey spans roles in education, healthcare, and security, including teaching grades 1–9, volunteering with UNIOM, and working in laboratory and security settings.

Sharzad is a skilled leader with exceptional communication, project management, and organizational abilities. Her commitment to fostering resilience and empowerment within vulnerable communities drives her ongoing work and advocacy.

Sami Juko Rasho

Project Manager | Humanitarian Expert | Translator and Interpreter

Sami Juko Rasho is an experienced Project Manager and humanitarian professional with a decade of expertise in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). A graduate of the School of Art, Department of Translation, Sami has demonstrated a commitment to serving displaced individuals, returnees, and host communities in Iraq and Kurdistan, including Yazidi survivors and IDPs.

Currently residing in Sinjar, Sami serves as the Projects Manager for Inhalation of Hope, leveraging his skills in project coordination, logistics, and leadership to deliver impactful initiatives. His experience includes roles with renowned organizations such as NRC, Yahad in Unum, Mission East, and Love World Media, where he has excelled in managing diverse teams, conducting field visits, and ensuring seamless project implementation.

Sami's linguistic expertise in Kurdish, Arabic, and English has been pivotal in translation, interpretation, and cross-cultural communication. He is also an Iraq Leadership Fellow, recognized for his dedication to fostering social support and resilience within vulnerable communities.

Sami is a passionate advocate for education, psychosocial support, and humanitarian outreach, committed to improving the lives of those in need.

Hadi Haji Ibrahim is a psychotherapist, humanitarian leader, and human rights advocate with extensive experience supporting communities affected by conflict, displacement, and mass atrocities in Iraq. He currently serves as the Supervisor of the Psychology Department at Inhalation of Hope NGO, a nonprofit organization based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that provides critical support to communities devastated by ISIS violence, with a particular focus on vulnerable minority populations.

Mr. Ibrahim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Duhok and has dedicated his professional career to advancing mental health care and human dignity in post-conflict settings. His work centers on delivering comprehensive psychological services, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and the development of long-term therapeutic plans for individuals and families requiring sustained support.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ibrahim has held key leadership and clinical roles with respected national and international organizations. His experience includes serving as a Research Assistant at the University of Duhok, Psychotherapist and Center Manager at Yahad in Unum, Child-Friendly Space Supervisor with Save the Children, Educational Counselor in displacement camp schools, and Coordinator and Psychotherapist with multiple humanitarian NGOs, including Hope and Dignity, Heevie NGO, and the Seed Foundation.

Mr. Ibrahim is an active member of the International Commission for Human Development Scientists and the Association for Illness Cases. He has also participated in numerous professional trainings and workshops focused on human rights, genocide awareness—particularly the Yazidi Genocide—and psychological resilience in post-conflict and humanitarian contexts.

Through his leadership, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to service, Hadi Haji Ibrahim continues to advocate for healing, dignity, and long-term recovery for communities rebuilding after war and violence.

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