Donating back to Iraq

[danpeg]

I think we should all give back to Iraq and help some of the poor people who have been suffering oppression and war in the past three decades. Whether you were pro or against the war, and no matter what is your political view on the situation, I think we should all find a way to help the Iraqi people.

I am looking for reliable and well-established charities in Iraq. I suggest we all look for them together and when we find a couple that seem to be appropriate, maybe we can organize a donation on behalf of the members of this forum.

What do you think?

Do you know any charities in Iraq? Can you help me look for some?

[danpeg]

http://iraqfoundation.org/

[Marilyn]

Some folks were asking about charities so I bumped this up... :wave:

[Blake]

Very good idea.

[lasagnabro]

Tony! Dude yer killin' me! Can't a guy catch a break? Here I thought I found a thread where I could post some of the Iraqi charities I had come across. You posted them all! Dastardly duo of Marilyn and Tony strike again! :rolleye03 I just wanna be loved!

[jules]

this post below was originally posted by Aunt Gwennie in response to my same request as dan---i didn't know this thread was here! i found it by accident just now.
I am interested in giving back by way of charities as well as ways to boost the economy .
all thoughts greatly appreciated! :wave:

jules


Hey jules....very good point!! Tyeronious posted a new thread called EXTREME HOME MAKE-OVER HITS IRAQ .

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestat...rld/9317194.htm

If I read part of that article right....they can only apply for the funds to pay for damages to their homes, if the damage was done after Bush called an end to our part of the war in May, 2003. I am not sure I was reading that part right or not....but it looks like to me....we can not be held responsible for the damages that have been brought on by all the insurgents blowing up things up and continuing to wreak havoc everywhere. Someone correct me if I did not read that one right.

Plus...this woman's story is really heart wrenching!! We could put some of our money into a fund to help support more rebuilds like this one!! But what is up with the host of the show????.....She doesn't do anything at home...she has a maid!!! Gonna shovel some concrete!!!

I know as soon as they put an end to this bloddy battle....there will be plenty of humanitarian efforts we could also donate to. I would not at all be surprised to see President Carter over there with Habitat for Humanity helping to rebuild. That would be an excellent group to donate some of your money to. Would also be an excellent tax write off.

Or....if you get reaaaaaaaaalllllllllllly, reaaaallllly, really rich.....you could build a wing onto one of their hospitals. Or build a neighborhood clinic!!! Or build a new school. I feel pretty confident before all of this is over, there will be a lot of ways we could help give back to the Iraqi people. We could start our own Investor's Iraq Relief Fund and pick a project to support!

A lot of the original's from the T & B site already have their bank accounts set up in Iraq are ready to start trading on the ISX (Iraq Stock Exchange) when it opens to the world market. A lot of the really studious ones already have the stocks picked out they want to invest in. So they stand to make even more money on their dinars that just "cashing in". They are in this for the long haul.

We all have a vested interest in bringing an end to violence and bloodshed in their country. Those are just my thoughts on the subject. Thanks jules for giving all some food for thought.

Aunt G

[MedC]

Count me in!:)

[minigirl]

i need to find some info to find out how to help donate some money to help build some new churchs


I agree Tony - can you get any info from your uncle - even someone who could take donations? Maybe they have an account for donations, at a bank, like they do here in the U.S.?

I didn't see anything online specifically for the churches. I'm with ya on this one.
;)

[LakewayDaze!]

I thought it was important to think about the price our soldiers have paid for our freedom. If anyone is interested in donating this may be a good place to start. I have listed some organizations and their respective websites below or you can read the artice I found these in here.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,140436,00.html


Founded by the father of a soldier who served in Iraq, Any Soldier stresses that supportive words are more important than material goods. It will direct letters to troops who do not receive much mail. Care package items such as hygiene kits, sunscreen and military gear can also be purchased for a discount and sent to soldiers through the Web site.

(http://www.anysoldier.us/index.cfm)

With its Adopt-a-Soldier program, Soldier's Angels sends a card or letter a week and at least two care packages a month to a designated soldier. You can also direct cards and treats like CDs and handheld games to wounded soldiers, whether they are recovering in Iraq, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

(http://soldiersangels.homestead.com/)

Service members who are single or don't have family are encouraged by the site to sign up to be adopted. It also provides a helpful list of soldiers' most requested items — which include baby wipes, bug repellent and candy — as well as a list of prohibited items, which include pornography and pork products.

http://homefronthugs.com/index.html)

Unlike most other "soldier adoption" programs, Adopt a Platoon was started by soldiers: A-Company, 1st Platoon, 4/5 Air Defense Artillery, 1st Cavalry. Adopt a Platoon was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Department of Defense's Fisher House Foundation for its innovative approach to improving "military quality of life.

(http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/)

This organization is the brainchild of 13-year-old Brittany Thompson and Kacy Schneeberger, both cousins. The girls formed the organization "to flood the desert with mail full of encouragement and support."

(http://www.operationsandbox.com/)

For perhaps the most comprehensive site on how to help troops and their families at home, check out the Defense Department's program. There you can find information on how to donate frequent flier miles, phone cards and even video conferencing sessions.

(http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/)

If you're interested in donating your time, this coalition, which serves military bases and surrounding communities in Kentucky and Ohio, specializes in military community outreach and offers volunteer opportunities. BMAC supplements support already extended by the military by helping put families in touch with nearby services providing everything from emotional support groups to medical resources. Volunteers help families with household upkeep — shoveling snow, raking leaves, mowing lawns — as well as transportation and activities for children.

(http://www.bmaconline.org/index.cfm/bmacfan_home.html)