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Organisation aims and activities: To empower children in war affected areas through: Psychosocial programmes using creative arts and sports to strengthen the children’s psychological/social development and well being; Creative arts and sports to reconcile groups of children divided by war, to build a peaceful society; Creating public awareness and support on the plight of children.

Further details:

Office address:
Singel 118
1015 AE Amsterdam
The Netherlands

International website:
http://www.warchild.org

Operational level: International

Works with age groups : Children 5 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Provide training or education on child rights, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Child participation, Children with disabilities, Education and cultural rights, Health and welfare, Implementation, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Violence

Countries in which this organisation works: Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Georgia, Israel, Kosovo, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Russian Federation, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda

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Last updated 14/05/2009 05:35:28

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.

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