Saving Lives
There is a critical shortage of counselors in Kurdistan. Working through local churches and in partnership with the Iraqi Bible Society, we recruit, train and support those with a heart to serve as counselors.
It is critically important those who come to us feel physically and emotionally safe in our centers. Our counselors gently develop trusting relationships with their clients as they guide them in their healing process.
Mental health is often misunderstood by the general public. This is especially true in Kurdistan where the entire population has felt the impacts of prolonged trauma exposure through war. We aim to educate the public on the existence and effects of trauma to gain community support.
It takes but one person to create a cycle of trauma and abuse for generations to follow. For this reason we focus on the individual, prayerfully supporting his/her journey to healing and hope. We depend on the power of the Holy Spirit and God’s love to set people free, one by one. He is our great healer and restorer.
Financially Support Trauma Healing
When presented with the choice to feed one's family or go to counseling, option A will win every time. Resources needed to provide critical trauma counseling services in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq are extremely limited. Private funding is urgently needed to invest in healing the hearts and minds of people who have experienced horrific abuses at the hands of ISIS. Please prayerfully consider supporting this trauma counseling center.
Pray for the People of the Kurdish Region
The northern region of Iraq known as Kurdistan has been a place of refuge for minority groups such as Christians and Yazidis — and for displaced Muslims who have experienced prolonged exposure to trauma. Internationally, Iraq has earned the reputation as among the seven worst global offenders of human security. The people need our prayers. Break through begins in prayer.
Our Services
Recruit & Train Counselors
There is a critical shortage of counselors in Kurdistan. Working through local churches and in partnership with the Iraqi Bible Society, we recruit, train and support those with a heart to serve.
Create Safe Counseling Spaces
It is critically important those who come to us feel physically and emotionally safe. Our counselors gently develop trusting relationships as they guide clients in their healing process.
Educate the Public
Mental health is often misunderstood in Kurdistan where the entire population has felt the impacts of prolonged trauma exposure through war. We aim to educate the public to gain community support.
Break the Cycle of Trauma
It takes but one person to create a cycle of trauma for generations to follow. We focus on the individual, prayerfully supporting his/her journey to healing and hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our Mission
“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
— Isaiah 61:1
Storm Chaser Foundation’s mission in Northern Iraq is to bring GOOD NEWS to a region that has lost hope. The GOOD NEWS found in Jesus Christ is this: God is willing and able to heal every hurt; to bring peace to minds tormented by memories of war; and to restore hope and joy.
Healing Trauma
Healing From Trauma
"Everything about the traumatic event is now stored in the Lympic system, right above your brainstem. Without treatment, the information stays in the Lympic system and as we experience life on a daily basis, we collect more trauma from unexpected events in life, which also builds on the symptoms until all you become is a walking trauma symptom." — Dr. Gary Bell, Seattle Christian Counseling
Trauma Exposure & PTSD in Iraq
"Middle-Eastern populations have been increasingly exposed to war, and victims of persecution and human rights violations in the midst of long-lasting political conflicts. Iraq has consistently scored 5 on the Political Terror Scale, making it one of the seven worst offenders of human security." — A Research Article, PLOS ONE
Bring Healing to the Broken
Your donation directly funds trauma counseling centers in Kurdistan, Iraq — providing healing, hope, and the love of Christ to those who have suffered at the hands of ISIS and war.