Chantal Kreviazuk and Red1 launch KEEP THE BEAT
(WAR CHILD CA)
TORONTO: On Friday, November 15, 2002, at 12:30, Chantal Kreviazuk and Red1 of Rascalz will appear with hundreds of students at West Toronto Collegiate High School to kick off the Keep The Beat fundraising initiative.

They will be joining thousands of students across Canada and the United States in raising urgently needed funds to support children dealing with the ravages of armed conflict. Keep the Beat (KTB)!

A non-stop music marathon, KTB participants from across Canada can get friends and family to sponsor their music marathon, making sure the music never stops for 6, 12 or 24 hours (you decide!). KTB participants will play live music, spin records, dance, sing karaoke, play CDs, rap or create any form of musical expression you love to listen to.

Read more about Keep The Beat

Feast for Peace flag hoisted into Euromast
(WAR CHILD NL)
As an official kick off for Feast for Peace, dutch War Child ambassador Marco Borsato and Feast for Peace ambassador Pierre Windt hoisted the white flag into a mast formed like a spoon, the symbol for Feast for Peace, on top of the 185m high Euromast in Rotterdam.

Feast for Peace will be celebrated on the 27th of October in hundreds of restaurants, cafes and bars all around the Netherlands; all of the restaurants will have a huge white flag hanging outside. The date for Feast for Peace 2002 was transferred from the 10th to the 27th of October as a sign of respect, due to the recent decease of H.R.H.Prince Claus of the Netherlands.

For more info, check out the Feast for Peace website :www.feastforpeace.nl

Canadian-led Report Predicts Massive Child Death Toll in Iraq
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A team of experts in health, nutrition, child psychology and emergency preparedness arrived back in Canada on January 28th following an assessment mission to Iraq to investigate the impact of a new war on the more than 13 million Iraqi children.

Visit the War Child Canada website

Methodology War Child Netherlands integrated into school education in Kosovo
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The Kosovo Education Development Programme have asked War Child to give pedagogic training to teachers in Kosovo. This is the first time that the methodology of War Child Netherlands is integrated into a nation wide education programme in schools.

War Child organises creative workshops for children of war, in which both their development process as well as their healing process is stimulated. When War Child NL started with these workshops in Kosovo, the Kosovans hardly knew the possible applications of creativity in the development of children. War Child NL is focussed at the psychosocial help to children in areas afflicted by war.

Read more about the War Child NL projects in Kosovo

Taste the peace with Feast for Peace
(WAR CHILD NL)
On the 10th of October it's Feast for Peace again! During this yearly event hundreds of restaurants and bars in the Netherlands donate a part of their daily turnover to War Child. Everybody can participate in the Feast by going out to dine. All participants can be recognised by the white 'peace' flag outside.

For more info, check out the Feast for Peace website: www.feastforpeace.nl

War Child ambassador Marco Borsato visits projects in Sierra Leone
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The civil war in Sierra Leone caused tens of thousands of people to be killed and an estimated two million people became refugees. Many young children were kidnapped and were forced to participate in the fighting.These children are often severely traumatised, and are victim and perpitrator at the same time.

War Child's creative therapy programmes are now helping hundreds of children on a weekly basis, and having a big impact. Dutch singer Marco Borsato visited these War Child Holland creative projects in Sierra Leone and made a beautiful TV documentary about his meetings with former child soldiers and other children of war..

220.000 people at Borsato concerts
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June 17 2002 - Marco Borsato, ambassador of War Child Netherlands, just finished his tour in Belgium and the Netherlands. During these concerts Marco paid special attention on the plight of children in warzones worldwide, as well as on the psychosocial work War Child Netherlands is doing for more than 15.000 children every week in warzones around the world.

A special film was shown on huge screens on stage, appealing to the crowd to become Friend of War Child. Six nights the Antwerp Sportpalace was filled with 15.000 people and for three nights Marco Borsato had a full house in the Feyenoord stadion in Rotterdam, with more than 45.000 people visiting every night.

War Child NL receives Ieper Peaceprize
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May 9 2002 - The Belgian city of Ieper wants to give its peace prize to an organisation or person who has deployed activities or has inspired others, in the persuit of world peace. An international selection committtee has made a shortlist of five nominees, including War Child Netherlands. All schools in Flanders are invited to vote between november 11th 2001 and May 8th 2002 and to participate with the initiative. In school classes the students will learn more about the nominees, and will finally bring out their digital votes through the Ieper website.

The Peace prize is part of the campaign ‘Ieper City of Peace’; because of its own violent history during World War II, the city has proclaimed its right and duty to raise its voice in the discussions about war and peace in this world.

Read more on their website: www.vredesprijs.ieper.be

april 2002  Teeth for War Child - Kiezen voor War Child
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The first annual fundraising campaign ‘Kiezen voor War Child’ (Teeth for War Child), which took place in the Netherlands in April raised nearly € 40.000 euro. Dentists from all around the country joined together, to raise funds and awareness for War Child and for the fate of children in warzones worldwide.

Nearly 400 dentists hung posters in their office and gave flyers to their patients, and also became 'Dental Friend of War Child', each donating at least € 250 to War Child. For five weeks, five days a week, Dutch national Radio 3 raised public awareness for this dentist campaign, and DJ Ruud de Wild (www.ruuddewild.nl) and his own dentist Eymbert Noordermeer interviewed patients in the chair about their view on world peace.

Check out the website: www.kiezenvoorwarchild.nl

War Child Canada Founder Dr. Samantha Nutt recognized for Achievements on International Women
(WAR CHILD CA)
This March 8th 2002, Dr. Samantha Nutt, Executive Director of War Child Canada, was be one of 12 Canadian women to be paid special tribute on International Women¹s Day. As part of an integrated salute, she and a select group of accomplished women, will appear in the publication of a magazine to be included in the National Post, in vignettes airing on Global TV and PRIME and online at canada.com and lorealparis.ca. Dr. Nutt discusses the women that have inspired her along the way and what she recognizes as the most significant advancements for women in her lifetime. "Growing up I really felt no limitations on what direction I chose to take," says Dr. Nutt. "Now there are young girls entering this world every day who think that there's nothing they can't do. I think that's a tremendous advancement." War Child Canada was founded in 1999.

For more information about Dr. Samantha Nutt, War Child Canada, and how you can get involved, visit www.warchild.ca

Bløf donates € 163.500 to War Child NL
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During the launch of their new CD in Paradiso Amsterdam, War Child Netherlands director Willemijn Verloop received a cheque of € 163.500 from dutch band Bløf . These were the ENTIRE proceeds from their live cd "Oog in oog - live in Ahoy", that was brought out last year in remembrance of drummer Chris Götte. The cd sold 25.000 copies. On request from Bløf the entire amount will be spent on War Child Netherlands projects in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

See their website www.bløf.nl

War Child NL receives € 907.560 from National Lottery
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During the 'Goed Gala' organised by the Nationale Postcode Loterij in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, director Boudewijn Poelman announced that War Child will this year receive an amount of € 907.560 from the dutch lottery organisation. Since last year War Child NL is one of the fourty good causes that the lottery supports. Thanks to this generous donation War Child NL can further expand their aid projects for children of war in more than ten warzones.

Feast for Peace 2002 a great success
(WAR CHILD NL)
Feast for Peace 2002 raised 54% more than the previous year. In total, the endresult is estimated at more than €180.000! More than 750 restaurants, cafés and 1330 company cantines and restaurants throughout the country donated a part of their daily turnover to War Child Netherlands.

Go to Feast for Peace website

No War Zone website launched
(WAR CHILD CA)
Information technology is creating an opportunity for the world's youth to become effective voices for international understanding, cooperation and development. Utilizing information and communication technology, No War Zone, at www.NoWarZone.org,is a War Child Canada project and aims to create a dynamic and interactive youth-driven network in support of human rights and war-affected youth. The No War Zone concept is a net-based 'commonspace' with a shared website, online resource center, discussion boards, portfolios, artwork, poetry, articles on issues of global concern and workspaces where youth collaborate on projects and campaigns. No War Zne was launched by Canada's foreign minister.

Go to the No War Zone website

Exposition of children drawings in Khartoum
(WAR CHILD NL)
The most beautiful drawings by kids from the rehabilitation centers Jireif and Bashayir are being exhibited at the British Council in Khartoum. The drawings were made during creative workshops of War Child Netherlands and are inspired on children's experiences and dreams of the future. Hereby the show that life is moving and the future is bright and clourful.

Read more about War Child Netherlands work in Sudan

Youth Views on Africa and the G8 Summit
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War Child Canada is embarking on a creative youth initiative entitled “Africa and The G8: Join the Debate”, in partnership with the Government of Canada, to provide a forum for youth to contribute their views concerning Africa and the Group of Eight (G8) Summit.

Through a series of three workshops (Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver), as well as online chats and discussion boards, Canadian youth will have the opportunity to speak out and be heard on issues concerning Africa in advance of the G8 Summit meeting later this month. The workshops are scheduled for June 8th, 2002 in Toronto, and June 15th in Montreal and Vancouver.

The objective of the workshops will be the creation of a set of findings and recommendations about Africa and the G8 Summit to be presented to Canadian policy-makers. The workshops and online chats will feature guests who are knowledgeable in issues related to Africa and the G8 Summit.

To learn more about War Child Canada and this initiative, please visit War Child Canada's website www.warchild.ca

New website War Child Canada
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Recently launched: the enhanced War Child Canada site; it is easy to use and gives you access to more information and photos on current world issues as well as War Child Canada’s international projects and domestic initiatives. Also added to the site: Site Member capacity!. Becoming a member of the new War Child Canada site allows you to participate in online surveys and petitions. You will also have the opportunity to take part in online discussions and live chats with other who are interested in helping war-affected children around the world.

Visist the site at www.warchild.ca or to register, please go to the Site Members section: www.warchild.ca/register.asp.

Billy Crawford party for War Child !
(WAR CHILD NL)
Billy's stunning new album 'Ride', which features the number 1 hit single 'Trackin' will hit the Dutch market on Monday 13th May. To celebrate, there will be a launch party at the Milkyway in Amsterdam. At the party, Billy will perform a number of tracks including 'Trackin' and the new single 'When You Think About Me'; there will also be a dance lesson, and a press conference!

At this moment Billy Crawford is chart leader in the Dutch Mega Top 100. Billy already received gold for his album in France, Belgium and Switserland. This summer he will feature in de film Prequel to the Exorcist where he plays beside Liam Neeson. All proceeds from the launch party will go to War Child Netherlands. Doors open at 18:00, and the party will go on until 22:00. See you there!

For more information: www.billycrawford.com

War Child at Liberation Music Festivals 2002
(WAR CHILD NL)
This year on May 5th, (the Dutch Liberation day), War Child Netherlands and Amnesty International were present at the Liberation Festivals in 13 cities all around the country. These two organisations are Offical Partner of the “ National Committee 4 and 5 May”. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Freedom listens accurately”. War Child has translated the theme to “Music Liberates”, because music plays a central role in the projects of War Child..

The theme was presented by the young Dutch star Sita and Mohammed Kiellow, a musician from Sierra Leone, who together visited four cities during the day, transported by a government helicopter.

Together with the thousands of people in the audience they sang a specially composed song of peace, which was broadcast on four different TV-channels in the country. In all the other cities War Child staff was present to provide information about War Child and its projects, and where children could paint their own T-shirts in the War Child tents. War Child also organised special workshops for children where music played a central role.

For more information see:the official website: www.4en5mei.nl or have a look at the special photo reportage at the dutch War Child website: www.warchild.nl.

Although our collective memories of the Second World War are gradually fading, the Second World War still represents a watershed in our history. It continues to occupy our thoughts and conversations, and remains a constant reminder of the fragility of civilisation and democracy.

Take the Stand: Youth Forum On International Criminal Justice
(WAR CHILD CA)

On March 1st-3rd 2002, 50 Canadian youth came together on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON to participate in War Child Canada’s special event, Take the Stand: Youth Forum On International Criminal Justice, sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

The participants of Take The Stand prepared diary entries to share their experiences with you and with each other. This is where you can read about their thoughts and share their enthusiasm and interest in becoming more aware of important human rights issues that affect our world. For each day (three) of the conference there is one entry per group (five). The participants were joined together in “Music Groups” as follows: Rock, Punk, Reggae, Soul, and Rap!

The Take The Stand Field Diaries illustrate the creativity and leadership skills of the dynamic group that came together in Ottawa. By reading more, you will get a glimpse of what they learned during the event, what they most enjoyed about the conference, and a little bit about each participant. Connect with others, and learn how you too can get involved,

Visit www.warchild.ca

Celebrities join up for War Child Calendar
(WAR CHILD NL)

Stenders Vroeg Kalender 2002: Impersonating famous figures from classic movie posters, a whole cast of dutch celebrities lined up to participate in the new "Stenders Vroeg Kalender", organised by the famous Dutch national morning radio programme, of which the proceeds this year will go to the War Childs project for Chechnyan children of war.

For example Tatum Dagelet and en Danny Rook did Dirty Dancing, Marco Borsato en Sita did Grease, Beau van Erven Dorens and Albert Verlinde did The Blues Brothers....wonder who did The Sound of Music? The calender starts on Februari 1st 2002, so order the calender NOW. Send 15 Euro to giro 2132 made out to Stenders Vroeg Kalender te Amsterdam.

Afghan Field Diaries
(WAR CHILD CA)
Eric Hoskins and Seddiq Weera of War Child Canada, were on a field trip in Pakistan, close to the Afghanistan border. They reported online on War Child's activities in the field. They sent back photographs and journal entries describing the humanitarian emergency and keeping everybody up-to-date with the Afghan crisis.

Read the Online Afghan Field Diaries

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