Iraq blog
Iraq remains one of the most dangerous places on earth to be a child. We work with displaced families and children living and working on the streets in the south of Iraq where we are now the only international child protection agency in operation. Keep up to date with the latest news from the country and our projects here.
Reporting from Iraq: Children keen to acquire weapons
Iraq blog | 25th November 2008
The latest report from our team in Iraq tells of the growing appeal of weapons for young children and their eagerness to play war games in an enviorment already populated by heavily armed militias and coalition troops.
Reporting from Iraq: Losing Trust in the Government
Iraq blog | 31st October 2008
The latest from our team in Iraq reveals the growing distrust towards the Iraqi government in a time where basic needs are not being met.
Reporting from Iraq: Internally Displaced People
Iraq blog | 16th October 2008
War Child's child protection officer in Iraq reports back on the challenges faced by the country's internally displaced people and what War Child has done to help.
Changing Situations - A Report From Our Iraqi Translator
Iraq blog | 9th October 2008
War Child's Iraqi translator reports on the story of an old friend, Abu Mohammed.
Iraqi funding and refugees at risk in Jordan
Iraq blog | 26th February 2008
Acting as home to international donor organisations and Iraqi refugees alike, Jordan has become a major outpost of a war that continues to claim lives daily. Our Deputy Programmes Director met with both on her snowy trip to the country.
Iraqi children being trained by terrorists
Iraq blog | 7th February 2008
The US military has released footage it claims shows children being trained as Al Qaeda terrorists. If true it will be the first evidence of chidren becoming involved directly in the conflict that we have seen. Watch the video here.
Iraq Appeal launch
Iraq blog | 18th October 2007
One child dies every 5 minutes in Iraq. 1 in 5 don't have enough food and 50% can't go to school. The humanitarian crisis is escalating and yet funding is inadequate. War Child is the only international child protection agency working in south Iraq. Help us raise £1.5m to continue our work with children there.
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