LIFE's Projects in Iraq

Life's Kindergarten in Baghdad Celebrates 7th Graduating Class Monday, June 21, 2010 WAK recently held its 7th annual graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of dozens of young students. Iraqi Teachers Receive Service Awards Monday, June 21, 2010 On June 16, 2010, the Iraq office of Life, along with its partner the Al Rafd Charitable Society, held an awards ceremony for a group of teachers and staff from the Islamic University in Baghdad. Iraqi Hospitals Receive Medical Supplies Monday, May 10, 2010 Life distributed supplies and equipment to the main hospital in the city of Diwaniyah and to Life clinic in Basrah. 400 Computers Donated to Iraqi Institutions Thursday, April 29, 2010 Life recently distributed 400 computers to Iraqi schools, civil society organizations, and computer training centers. Orphans in Baghdad Receive Food Aid Thursday, April 22, 2010 30 orphans and families received food baskets that included fresh lamb meat, beans, and other food items. Iraqi Hospitals Receive Medical Supplies Thursday, April 22, 2010 Life distributed tons of medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and clinics in a number of Iraqi provinces. The supplies were provided by the Connecticut-based AmeriCares, which has partnered with Life in order to deliver regular shipments of medical equipment, medical supplies, and medicine to Iraq. Iraqi Widows Receive Interesting Gifts Thursday, April 15, 2010 In the city of Basra, Life completed a project that offered new purses and watches to 100 Basra widows (and some orphaned girls) as a sign of empathy and support. Support Given to Orphans and Poor Families in Basra Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Life recently completed a project to help improve health and hygiene among orphans and poor families living in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. Life partnered with its sister organization in Iraq, the Al-Rafd Charity, to implement this project. Life Opens another Clinic in Iraq Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Life held a grand opening ceremony for a new health clinic that it opened in the Iraqi city Samara. Life Sponsors H1N1 Seminar for Schoolgirls in Baghdad Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Due to this pandemic, Life for Relief and Development's Iraq office, in association with Al-Rafd Charity, organized an H1N1 awareness seminar for schoolgirls living in Baghdad. Grand Opening of Medical Facility in Iraq Wednesday, December 9, 2009 The clinic, which will offer free and subsidized, medical, dental, laboratory, imaging, and pharmaceutical services, joins a network of four other clinics that Life Iraq operates around the country. Ramadan Summary of Projects for 2009 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 LIFE for Relief and Development began distributing food baskets to needy families at the beginning of the holy month. These distributions took place in many countries around the world. New Books for Iraqi Universities Tuesday, June 16, 2009 The books were donated by the Pittsburgh-based Brother's Brother Foundation, which has supported LIFE's educational efforts around the world for nearly a decade Supporting Higher Education in Iraq Thursday, March 19, 2009 LIFE and BBF has produced such projects in the past, with the result being the delivery of tens of thousands of modern, high quality textbooks Medical shipment to hospitals and clinics reaches Iraq Thursday, March 19, 2009 The January distribution took place in the cities of Baghdad, Basra, Diyala, Anbar, Tarmia, Samawa , and Diwaniyyah. Update on Construction of New Iraqi Clinics and High School Tuesday, March 17, 2009 The new facilities funded by MBRC will bring the total number of clinics being administered by LIFE to seven. Books for Native American Schools in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wisconsin Tuesday, March 17, 2009 LIFE distributed worth of textbooks and other educational materials to impoverished tribal schools on Native American reservations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wisconsin. Medical Shipments to Iraq Continue Monday, March 16, 2009 There were six such containers delivered in 2008, and among these was one container full of syringes (needles), which are desperately needed by all healthcare facilities in the country. Help for Palestinian Refugees on Iraqi Border Wednesday, March 4, 2009 LIFE for Relief and Development organized a humanitarian convoy that delivered a variety of relief items to each of the 292 families in the camp Udhiyah Campaign Report for 2008 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 LIFE completed its annual Udhiyah / Qurbani Campaign for 2008, distributing fresh beef, lamb, and goat meat to thousands of needy families around the world. LIFE Distributes Clothes to Iraqi Refugees in Syria Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The project is being funded through a generous grant from Qatar Charity... Thank You Letters from Wheelchair distribution Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Letters from Iraqi Handicapped Association-Peace Lovers, Al Ethar Humanitarian Foundation, and The Disabled Children's Care Organization-Diwaniyya Chapter Iraqi Children Receive Gifts in Honor of World Orphans Day Wednesday, July 9, 2008 LIFE joined a coalition of charities to deliver gift packages to orphans and other needy children in Baghdad Handicapped Iraqis Receive Wheelchairs - June 2008 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 The wheelchairs were made available through a generous donation by AmeriCares, a LIFE partner, and distributed in cooperation with several local NGOs and institutions. Innovative Kindergarten in Iraq Celebrates 5th Graduation Monday, May 19, 2008 WAK held its 5th graduation ceremony on May 1, 2008 to celebrate the achievements of 59 young students LIFE Wins $1.1 Million Grant for Three New Clinics, New School in Iraq Monday, May 19, 2008 LIFE is pleased to announce a recent award of a $1.1 million grant by the UAE-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity Organization (MCO). LIFE Delivers Books to Iraqi Schools Friday, May 9, 2008 Project leads to establishment of libraries LIFE & Red Cross Provide Emergency Relief in Baghdad Wednesday, May 7, 2008 LIFE teamed up with the International Committee for the Red Cross to deliver emergency relief supplies to internally displaced Iraqis. LIFE Presents at Library of Congress Event on Iraq Friday, April 18, 2008 LIFE participated in a conference in Washington, DC NCCI Highlights LIFE Health activities in Iraq for March 08 Thursday, April 17, 2008 Life participated in a conference in Washington, DC hosted by the Library of Congress. LIFE Provides Medical Books & Surgical Supplies To Iraq Friday, April 4, 2008 -Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), is preparing to distribute highly quality medical books along with medical supplies to 20 medical schools and teaching hospitals in Iraq. Crocs for Kids in Iraq Thursday, March 6, 2008 - LIFE Opens New Clinic in Baghdad Thursday, February 28, 2008 The clinic, whose establishment was funded by the UAE-based Al Rahma Charity, along with a private American donor, offers a variety of healthcare services... Academic Books Distribution in Iraq, Palestine, and Jordan Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Millions of dollars in academic books distributed to universities in Iraq, Jordan, and Palestine. Netting Project In Iraq Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Employing Iraqi Widows Project Ramadan 2007 Update Report Monday, December 31, 2007 The latest reports from different countries for 2007. World Orphan Day Celebration in Iraq Monday, November 26, 2007 World Orphans Day was observed in Iraq on April 11, 2007 with LIFE for Relief and Development hosting a luncheon in honor of the occasion at the Petroleum Cultural Center in Basra. Employing Iraqi Widows Project Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Um Ahmed is just one of many who LIFE for Relief and Development has sought to help with a project that allows women a dignified way of earning a living, while producing goods that can be beneficial to others. Orphans Journey to Japan Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Report on Journey with the Orphans to Japan during the Period 7/31-8/19/2007 LIFE Continues Delivering Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Displaced Iraqis Monday, August 13, 2007 As the violence and civil strife in Iraq worsens, so too has hardship and suffering of Iraqis who have been displaced from the homes. LIFE Rehabilitates the Residential Water Plant's Electric Generators In Amiriyiat Al-Falluja Thursday, August 2, 2007 Life for Relief & Development has proudly completed a number of water plant projects in Iraq in order to provide clean drinking water for the areas' residents. LIFE Partners with UNICEF to Rehabilitate Schools in Iraq Wednesday, August 1, 2007 In its ongoing efforts to alleviate human suffering, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) took it upon itself to play an active role in rebuilding the educational sector in Iraq. UN makes $60m Iraq refugee appeal Tuesday, January 9, 2007 The United Nations' refugee body has appealed for $60m (£30.8m, 45m euros) in emergency aid for those fleeing violence in Iraq. UN launches £30m Iraq refugees appeal Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Many people who have left Iraq or moved to other parts of the country have run out of resources or would do soon, the organisation said, leaving them and their host communities increasingly vulnerable. We Can't Ignore Iraq's Refugees Saturday, December 30, 2006 With the nation still at war in Iraq, each of us is deeply grateful to the brave men and women in our armed forces who celebrated the holidays this year with half their hearts at home and half in Iraq. LIFE Comes to the Aid of Injured Iraqis after Bridge Stampede Tuesday, August 15, 2006 LIFE for Relief and Development came to the aid of hundreds of injured people performing their pilgrimage as panic ensued on Ala'ima Bridge in Baghdad on August 31, 2005 following rumors of a bomber on the bridge. LIFE's Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony Monday, August 14, 2006 With a firm belief that children are the foundation of a stable Iraq, LIFE for Relief and Development is proud to announce that the first class of LIFE's Flower Kindergarten in Baghdad has graduated. Basra City Rehabilitation Monday, August 14, 2006 After intense pockets of fighting, Basra has been left a disaster area. LIFE answers the call of Iraqi Hospitals Monday, August 14, 2006 LIFE successfully distributed six containers of medical supplies. World Handicapped Day Monday, August 14, 2006 In the occasion of the World Handicapped Day and the Iraqi Handicapped Week, LIFE planned various festivities. 2005 Iraq Ramadan Distribution Report Monday, August 14, 2006 The Ramadan Food basket is a pioneer project that is carried out every year by LIFE. Upgrade to Basra health center Monday, August 14, 2006 LIFE in cooperation with the International Humanitarian Help Organization of Germany (IHH) will be upgrading LIFE's healthcare center in Basra. Rehabilitating 5 water treatment plants in Missan Monday, August 14, 2006 As a result of over 20 years of conflict and sanctions, the water and sanitation infrastructure in Iraq has deteriorated drastically. LIFE Renovates 5 Schools in Missan, Plans for 5 more. Monday, August 14, 2006 The education system in Iraq was once considered one of the best in the region. Women Empowerment in Iraq Monday, August 14, 2006 Female empowerment has been deemed one of the most important factors to measure the development of nations and therefore, the subject of empowerment has become one LIFE's missions in Iraq. LIFE Rebuilds hope for disabled Friday, August 11, 2006 When looters ran rampant in the streets of Iraq, many rehabilitation centers for the handicapped were targeted and as a result some of the most needy people had nowhere to turn. Promoting "Better Health in Iraq" Friday, August 11, 2006 After a workshop to empower women took place in Mansoor, the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) approached LIFE to offer words of kindness and a promise to help. LIFE Clinics in Iraq Thursday, August 10, 2006 LIFE successfully operates three healthcare clinics in Baghdad, Basra and Miqdadiyia which provide medical services to the community. Hai Al Jawadeen Project Thursday, August 10, 2006 One of the first Community Development Projects (CDP) that LIFE has established in Iraq is that of Hai Al-Jawadeen. Political Participation for Women & Their Role in the Elections Thursday, August 10, 2006 LIFE's commitment to women in Iraq was at the forefront of several workshops this year. LIFE combats wheelchair shortage in Iraq Thursday, August 10, 2006 The Iraqi ministry of health estimates that 20,000 wheelchairs per year will be needed to combat the rising influx of injured and handicapped. LIFE distributes 192 wheelchairs to Ibn Al-Qaf hospital Monday, August 7, 2006 An article in Al-Adala newspaper in Iraq about LIFE's distribution of 192 wheelchairs to Ibn Al-Qaf hospital in Iraq. Distribution of Clothes and School Supplies for the Orphans Sunday, August 6, 2006 An article in Al Sabah newspaper regarding distribution of clothes and school supplies for the orphan students in Iraq. (Arabic) LIFE Delivers Relief to Internally Displaced Families from Talafar Thursday, August 3, 2006 As hundreds of families displaced by fighting in Talafar City in Iraq began to flee to the neighboring areas, villages and districts of Mosul, LIFE for Relief and Development was there to distribute food packages to them. LIFE Partners With Other Organizations to Cope With the IDP Crisis in Iraq Wednesday, August 2, 2006 After residents fled the volatile streets of Al-Qaem City and settled in neighboring cities and villages, LIFE for Relief and Development along with other local and international relief agencies responded quickly to the crisis. LIFE Tackles Al-Qaim Emergency Wednesday, August 2, 2006 As bullets flew through the dark streets of the Anbar Province in mid-May, thousands of Iraqi people fled on foot to the nearby cities of Haditha, Rawa, A'ana and Akashat, finding shelter in soccer stadiums, streets and the open desert. LIFE's Kindergarten: Third Graduating Class Monday, June 12, 2006 After two graduating classes from the LIFE sponsored Flower Kindergarten in Baghdad, a new program emerged to hone the language skills of these young students. LIFE's Orphan Day Thursday, April 13, 2006 LIFE organizes a big festival on the occasion of the International Orphan Day on April 1st 2006. Art Courses for Orphans Thursday, January 12, 2006 The current situation in Iraq has created the need for courses that help children develop their artistic and creative talents. LIFE Mobilizing to Provide Drinking Tents, Food, Water, and Medicines for Fleeing Families in Iraq Tuesday, October 4, 2005 Southfield, Michigan (10/04/2005) Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), an American humanitarian relief organization based in Southfield Michigan is mobilizing to help avoid a humanitarian disaster in western Iraq by providing humanitarian relief and medical supplies for families who are fleeing their homes in Anbar Province. Iraq: Insecurity and lack of shelter exacerbate internal displacement crisis Friday, July 15, 2005 Decades of conflict and human rights abuses have caused the displacement of more than a million people within Iraq. The majority of internally displaced people (IDPs) were forcibly displaced under the previous regime, which targeted communities perceived to be in political opposition as well as using forcible displacement as one of its tactics to strengthen control of resource-rich areas. Prior to the United Statesled invasion of Iraq in March 2003 that led to the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime, it is estimated that some 800,000 people were displaced in the north and centre, mainly Kurds, but also Assyrians and Turkmen. IRAQ: People flee al-Qaim as fighting continues Monday, May 16, 2005 BAGHDAD/ AL-QAIM, 12 May (IRIN) - Families are fleeing the Iraqi town of al-Qaim following the start of an offensive on 2 May by US troops against insurgents linked with wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who is believed to be taking refuge in the city. IRAQ: Divergent views over relationship between NGOs and Coalition Friday, May 6, 2005 BAGHDAD, 4 May (IRIN) - Persistent violence and the fear of being associated with the US-led Coalition have limited the scope and neutrality of humanitarian agencies in Iraq in spite of available funding for projects, according to aid workers.