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.
Iraqi children being trained by terrorists
Iraq blog | 7th February 2008 | Iraq
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.
Iraqi funding and refugees at risk in Jordan
Iraq blog | 26th February 2008 | Iraq
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.
Iraq Appeal launch
Iraq blog | 18th October 2007 | Iraq
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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