IRAQ Save The Children Caroline Nicolai Program Director February 8, 2004

IRAQ The history of Save the Children is a story of positive change and people-millions of people in thousands of communities around the globe- working together to create opportunities for the world’s children to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives

Emergencies and Protection Works to assure the care and protection of the worlds most vulnerable children 1.Care and Protection of orphaned children 2.Community activities 3.Research on children’s rights 4.Creating safe havens for children in war situation

Challenges Faced by Children in Iraq 1.50% of the population is under 15, 4.2 million are under the age of in 4 of the children under 5 are chronically malnourished 3.1 in 8 children dies before the age of % of child deaths are caused by diarrhea and acute respiratory infections.

Current Activities in Iraq Water Supply Improvements Irrigation Systems Distribute Food Improve Health Care Literacy Training Programs Landmine Education Provide Cooking Fuel

Future Plans in Iraq Post-Conflict Peace Building Activities Rebuild Schools, Hospitals and Health Clinics Restore Water Supplies Establish literacy training centers Build safe playgrounds

Reconstruction Policy Suggestions: 1.Debt Forgiveness 2.Establish Civil Society Fund 3.Timetable for reconstruction 4.United Nations lead political transition 5.Monetary pledges not detract from other parts of the world.

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IRAQ Save The Children Thank You.