International civic initiative

Help shape the future of the Kurdish people

Count Us Kurds is an independent, non-partisan initiative that documents and strengthens the global Kurdish community through a responsible digital census.

Join the foundation team

Secure data governance

We envision every Kurd, regardless of geography or background, being visible and respected. Our platform is designed to uphold international data protection, community ownership, and transparent stewardship.

Worldwide Kurdish representation

Count Us Kurds is an independent, non-partisan initiative that documents and strengthens the global Kurdish community through a responsible digital census.

Full GDPR alignment

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Our staged roadmap

Phase 1 – Foundation Team

Selecting committed individuals and partner organisations to anchor the legal, ethical, and technical framework.

Phase 2 – Foundation Assembly

Adopting statutes, appointing an interim board, and validating the platform architecture together.

Phase 3 – Global Launch

Opening the secure digital census to Kurds everywhere with multilingual access and robust safeguards.

Vision and guiding principles

We envision every Kurd, regardless of geography or background, being visible and respected. Our platform is designed to uphold international data protection, community ownership, and transparent stewardship.

  • Independence

    No affiliation with political parties, religious bodies, or governments. Decisions remain with the community.

  • Security & Integrity

    Sensitive data is protected through audited processes and encryption that meet or exceed GDPR requirements.

  • Unity & Inclusion

    All Kurdish identities, dialects, and lived experiences are welcomed with equal respect.

  • Transparency

    We communicate objectives, finances, and technology choices openly and invite independent review.

Expression of interest – Foundation Team

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