Protect. Nurture. Empower.
Give a life changing gift to Iraqi children today.
The children of Iraq are in crisis.
More than 800,000 children were orphaned as a result of the Iraq War.
The ISIS occupation displaced more than 1.3 million children.
1 in 5 Iraqi children work to support their families or themselves.
80% of all Iraqi children experience violence at home or in school.
OUR PROGRAMS
The Hope Buses
Our eye-catching “Hope Buses” are ordinary, used buses that are converted into colorful, child friendly classrooms, each serving approximately 50 desperately poor orphans and street kids with tutoring, nutrition, health case, social services, and childhood fun.
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Street Lawyers
The Baghdad Street Lawyers provide legal protection for children who are targeted by criminals and traffickers, abused by employers, or facing other risks. Street Lawyers also help children obtain legal documents required to enroll in school and access government benefits.
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Anti-trafficking of children
In 2020, ICF launched a specialized team within the Street Lawyers, with a sole focus on anti-trafficking. Trafficking of children for labor, organs, and sex is a growing problem in Iraq, and evidence suggests it has been exacerbated by COVID. With additional funding, we plan to expand this team to serve more children.
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Social Services
Social workers on the Street Lawyers team help work to end child labor and get children off the streets. They also work to stop domestic abuse, provide medical care, and help get access to psychosocial services for children with trauma or mental health issues.
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Mosul Girls Centers
Our Mosul "Safe Space" for girls provides social and psychosocial support for vulnerable girls, as well as educational support and a sense of belonging. Many girls in this area have previously been displaced and are only now returning to Mosul. In 2023, ICF plans to open a second center, to increase the number of girls we can serve.
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Trauma Care for Children & Families
n 2020, ICF commenced a mentorship and training program to help build capacity for social workers. This program was developed in collaboration with our Iraqi partner Iraq Health Access Organization (IHAO), and is led by ICF’s Mental Health & Trauma Consultant, Farah Al Najar.
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Medical Support
ICF aims to be an organization that provides holistic support for vulnerable children. We recognize the importance of medical care and disability support as part of this mission. ICF provides case-by-case support for children with medical or additional needs, and is working towards expanding medical programming.
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One-time Interventions
ICF occasionally supports one-time projects that deliver high impact and immediate support to vulnerable children in Iraq. Examples include medical treatment and equipment, school refurbishment activities, food & hygiene supplies (including COVID-19 support), and toys & books.
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Transform the life of a child today.
YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES AN IMPACT
Your gift provides life-changing support that helps very vulnerable children. Together we can break cycles of poverty and invest in the future of Iraq: its children.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
“In Their Shoes” Global 5K
The Iraqi Children Foundation’s annual run/walk to benefit Iraq’s most vulnerable children, including orphans, street kids, child laborers, disabled children, and child victims of trafficking.
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Become a Corporate Supporter
Our Corporate Supporters mean a lot to us, and allow us to accomplish so much for the children of Iraq. We work closely with our Corporate Supporters to make sure that CSR investments are used to implement crucial and significant initiatives in Iraq, with life-changing outcomes for vulnerable children.
Become a Friend of ICF
When you give monthly, you’ll also become a ‘Friend of ICF’, a passionate community invested in a world where all Iraqi children have a voice, are heard, and are empowered to reach their full potential.
