Taban Shoresh survived child genocide in Kurdistan under Saddam Hussein experiencing imprisonment at the age of four as well as narrowly escaping being buried alive with her family. In 2014 Taban returned to Kurdistan for 15 months to help during the humanitarian crises this time under the oppression of ISIS. The Lotus Flower was founded in March of 2016 in response to the struggles of women and girls she witnessed during her time in Kurdistan. Drawing on her personal and professional experience to start a journey of supporting women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Taban is passionate about women's rights supporting survivors of genocide and peacebuilding. The Lotus Flower has implemented projects focused on helping women and girls rebuild their lives. Supporting survivors of conflict and displacement through various projects focused on education skills training peacebuilding initiatives for women as well as income-generating projects.