A Chance at a New Life. Velid's Dream of Hearing.

Velid is 17 years old and a Yazidi from the Sinjar Mountains. His childhood was marked by flight from violence and persecution. When the genocide against the Yazidis began in 2014, Velid and his family were forced to leave everything behind. They found refuge in Turkey and have been living in the city of Midyat for several years. But for Velid, the flight brought not only the loss of his homeland, but also a profound personal challenge: Velid is deaf-mute.

Even as a child, it was difficult for him to communicate. In Iraq, there was no opportunity for him to receive therapy, and in Turkey such therapies are not state-funded either. Over the past 14 months, Velid’s speech therapy has been made possible through private donations from a family. This support has been a meaningful ray of hope and a valuable contribution to his personal language development.

The progress Velid has made since then is remarkable. Through intensive support, he has learned to express himself better and communicate with the world around him. Therapy is not only opening new doors for him — it is also building his confidence. But this is just the beginning of his journey.

Velid has a great dream: he wants to be able to hear and speak. To achieve this, he urgently needs long-term therapy and a high-quality hearing aid. The hearing aid will allow him to perceive sounds and voices — this therapy will change his life. But the costs for the therapy and the hearing aid exceed our financial means.

To enable Velid to live a self-determined life, we depend on your support. Every contribution can help make his dream a reality. Velid has already proven that with the right support he can make incredible progress — now he needs a chance to reach his full potential. Help give Velid the future he deserves.