RUNAKI
The Kurdish People
“The Kurds are a non-Arabic people who speak a language related to Persian. Most adhere to the Sunni Muslim faith.15 million to 20 million Kurds live in a mountainous area straddling the borders of Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. About 8 million live in south eastern Turkey. The Kurds have been subjugated by neighboring peoples for most of their history. In modern times, Kurds have tried to set up independent states in Iran, Iraq and Turkey, but their efforts have been crushed every time.” (Source: Washington Post 2008).
Only in recent years have the Kurds in northern Iraq been able to democratically elect an autonomous government under President Barzani. Kurdish communities are also established in Lebanon, Armenia,Azerbaijan and, more recently, Europe and the United States. With the speed of change that is currently taking place it is crucial, for future generations, to preserve the heritage of the Kurdish people and their homeland.
Supported by the
Kurdsistan Regional Governement in London
Programme here