Musical Ambassadors of Peace initiated musical healing programs within a community of 30,000 Iraqi refugees in southern California in 2006.

After witnessing the power of this musical healing work, Dilkhwaz Ahmed went through the Health Rhythms training program offered by Remo Drums. Musical Ambassadors of Peace (MAP) financed this training program for Dilkhwaz. She employed musical healing in her work with refugees ever since. This is the second time she has carried percussion instruments provided by MAP with her back to Iraq.

Dilkhwaz is the voice of immigrant women. She walked in their shoes and she knows what it means to be an immigrant. In October 2009, she received a Community Hero Award from the San Diego Domestic Violence Council, an award given to an individual who is making a difference in the field of violence prevention. In March 2010, she received the Ruby Award from Soroptimist International of San Diego, as a woman helping other women. In September 2010, she also received Women Changing the World Award from the Women Leadership Institute. In January 2011, she received the Living Legacy Award from San Diego International Center. Also in January 2012, Dilkhwaz received the Community Champion Award from Molina Healthcare. Finally, in October 2012, she received Champion of Hope Award from San Diego Domestic Violence Council.