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North English teachers asked to work in
Kurdistan Region-Iraq
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November 14, 2006
A charity boss is hoping to recruit teachers from
the North-East for an unusual posting - to
classrooms in Kurdistan-Iraq.
Maureen McLuckie, 62, who lives at Moran Street in
Fulwell, Sunderland, has run the Kurdistan
Children's Fund since 1991.
The charity runs a number of projects in Kurdistan
autonomous region (northern Iraq), including the
sponsoring of children, a medical centre and helping
families who are homeless.
It has also set up a school in the Kurdish city
Sulaimanyiah, but is desperate for English teachers
to help out in the area.
The Kurdish part of Iraq suffered under the reign of
Saddam Hussein, but has been semi-autonomous since
1992 and is considered much safer than other parts
of the country. |
Ms Maureen McLuckie |
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Ms McLuckie said: "We've been running the charity
since 1991 and one of the things we've done is open
a school for gifted children in Sulaimanyiah.
"The children can come from wealthy families or they
can come from the streets - all they have to do is
pass our entrance exam.
"The second language in the Kurdish area now is
English and we desperately need English teachers.
We're hoping some will come forward to teach out
there.
"When people think of Iraq they probably think of
bombings and killings because that's all they see on
the news. But this part of the country 'Kurdistan'
is perfectly safe. I've been out twice this year and
I wouldn't send anyone where I thought they would be
in danger."
The Kurdistan Children's Fund was formed in 1991
when the aftermath of the first Gulf War led
millions of Kurds to flee the Iraqi army.
The charity started by providing support to children
affected by the war, but has since widened its scope
to help street children, widows and the poor.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Ms
McLuckie on (0191) 549-8341.
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