Our strength lies in our individual gifts to serve the community. Led by Dr. Chris and Dr. Nikki Ratcliff the team is focused on adapting to and specifically meeting the individual needs of families who have differences of Deaf and autism.

Christopher D.Ratcliff, PhD

Iraq Country Director

Shahinez Faramosh Asaish

Program Specialist

Miran Mohammed Hawez

Program specialist

Ahmed Nabi Rasool

Program Specialist

Nikki C. Ratcliff, PhD

Iraq Program Director

Get to know our team

Our local team in Koya, Iraq is dedicated to helping those in the community who are Deaf or have autism. The local team has been deeply trained to provide quality educational services for both the Deaf and autistic communities and their families and loved ones.