Iraq
Current Situation
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Internally Displaced people- 2.8 million people (IDMC estimate, July 2008)
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Refugees- 2.3 million people (UNHCR estimate, end-2007)
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Under five mortality rate- 44 deaths per 1,000 live births (UNICEF State of the World's Children report) |
Act for Peace in Iraq
The Iraqi people have been devastated by the war and the ongoing conflict in Iraq. One of the major problems is the lack of security that exists as the country shifts from the old regime to a new government, making it very difficult for Iraqis to go about their daily lives in safety.
The country also faces immense pressure from the 2.5 million internally displaced people within the country.
Act for Peace is working with its project partner, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), to improve the lives of Iraqis across the country. In order to do this, we are helping to provide vocational skills training courses for the youth, ages 18-25, of both sexes and different faiths. These courses allow the participants to can gain skills that will help them become self-reliant, provide for their families, and create stronger communities.
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can provide health and HIV awareness programs for Iraqi women and children
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can provide a family with an essential hygiene and health kit
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can provide vocational skills training for Iraqi refugees |
