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The children of Iraq are living in the midst of war for the third time in 20 years. According to UNICEF, children under the age of 18 make up nearly half of Iraq’s 24 million people. One in four children under the age of five is chronically malnourished, and one in eight children dies before his or her fifth birthday.
In tonight’s edition of our “Making a Difference” series, you met former Army Capt. Jonathan Powers, who is leading the efforts to give these children what the war has stolen from them: nourishment, shelter, education and hope. With the help of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, Powers developed the War Kids Relief program.
War Kids Relief hopes to raise $7 million to help the innocent victims of the Iraq war. The organization’s top priorities include: creating a network of safe havens with existing orphanages, launching a family program to reintegrate children into family programs, improving education and training and empowering the children’s caretakers.
If you would like to help, please visit www.vvaf.org. To contact Jonathan Powers specifically, feel free to e-mail him at jpowers@vi.org or call him at (202) 557-7575.
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Thank you very much for the "Making A Difference" series. This Series (along with the people featured) really is making the difference in this world with positive news in the midst of so much negative news. It's touching and inspiring. You're doing an excellent job - please continue to feature positive news like this!
Krista Brown (Sent Nov 17, 2005 2:46:47 PM)
Thank you for the positive addition to the news.
It is a great idea and very much appreciated.
Wayne Sharpe, Florence, Oregon (Sent Nov 16, 2005 11:42:01 PM)
I commend your News Producers for finally showing that there are positive events to share with the viewers. I only hope that you will continue this series, which is sorely needed in today's world.
Thank you, Tom Callen
Tom Callen, Ventura, Calif. (Sent Nov 16, 2005 10:33:37 PM)
Your series on "Making a Difference" has been interesting and inspiring to watch. I appreciate Nightly News recognizing and introducing people who are making a positive difference in today's world. I also appreciate the Daily/Nightly Blog giving my daughter, Hilary Guy, a chance to post a story!
Cathy Guy Gainesville, FL
Cathy Guy, Gainesville, FL (Sent Nov 16, 2005 7:25:52 PM)
Thank you so much for the Making the Difference this week on the Nightly News. Please, please continue to feature this very uplifting segment DAILY. It gives hope after watching so many of the other stories that seem so dispairing. As Americans, we will know that there is good going on in so many areas of need. The stories on Captain Powers and Sister Mary were outstanding. Thank you, Pat Womack
Patricia Womack, Houston, Texas (Sent Nov 16, 2005 7:19:37 PM)
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