The Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) has achieved a new milestone in the realm of humanitarian cinema at the 7th edition of the Kobani International Film Festival, winning the Best Documentary Award for its film Repatriation. This artistic triumph coincided with the presentation of a shield of honor and appreciation to the foundation, serving as a tribute to the continuous humanitarian services it provides on both a domestic and international level.
During the events of the 7th Kobani International Film Festival, which took place in the presence of a significant number of filmmakers and cultural figures, the documentary film Repatriation—produced by the Barzani Charity Foundation—secured first place and the Best Documentary award. In addition to awarding the film, the festival’s jury and organizers presented a shield of honor to the Barzani Charity Foundation. This gesture was a profound recognition of the foundation’s tireless efforts in assisting vulnerable populations and conveying a powerful humanitarian message through both art and fieldwork.
The Barzani Charity Foundation is a non-governmental, impartial, and non-profit charitable organization founded in 2005 in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region. The foundation is built upon the humanitarian philosophy of the late Mustafa Barzani, who believed that serving humanity is an ultimate source of pride. Since 2016, the BCF has been officially recognized as a humanitarian organization by the United States of America. Operating with official licenses from both the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Federal Government, the foundation annually implements a wide variety of humanitarian aid and relief projects in multiple countries across the globe.