Mission & Values
Our Core Commitments
Since its founding in 2020, Iraqi Children’s Hope has empowered orphans and widowed mothers across Iraq through health, education, and self-empowerment programs.
Mission
Focus Areas
Mission Statement
Iraqi Children’s Hope is a non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Iraq by promoting health, education, and self-empowerment.
We strive to break cycles of poverty, trauma, and exclusion by uplifting the next generation and supporting the women who raise them. Through locally rooted partnerships and sustainable, community-based development, we believe in building futures filled with dignity, resilience, and opportunity.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Core Programs
We serve orphaned children and widowed mothers impacted by conflict, displacement, and economic instability in 3 key areas.
Health
Education
Self-Empowerment
Objectives
Help Iraqi Children With Disabilities
Learn more about this ongoing initiative on our GlobalGiving page.
Wellness is every child’s right.
Conflict and crisis have left Iraq’s children carrying wounds that aren’t always visible. At Iraqi Children’s Hope, we believe that health is not a privilege—it’s a right.
That’s why we work to restore access to basic care, raise awareness about mental health, and support children facing malnutrition, trauma, and disability. Whether it’s training teachers to recognize early signs of developmental delays or helping families access essential treatment, our mission is to nurture children’s physical and emotional well-being—so they can grow up strong, safe, and hopeful.
20% of children under 5 are stunted due to chronic malnutrition.¹
1 in 5 of all Iraqi children show signs of depression.²
More than 1 in 3 struggle with anxiety.²
¹ Acharya et al. (2019), Global Food Security
² Al Juboori (2024), Psychiatry International
Health
Learning without limits:
Fighting stigma, poverty, and exclusion.
Education opens doors—but not all children in Iraq get the chance. Orphans and children in poverty face under-resourced schools, crowded classrooms, and little support at home. Many fall behind and drop out, not for lack of ability, but for lack of access and encouragement.
At Iraqi Children’s Hope, we help students stay in school and succeed. Through tutoring, school supplies, and mentorship, we support orphans in grades 1–9 across core subjects. Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential—regardless of their background.
Right: Our student, Baneen, who has received tutoring from our tutoring facility in Basra, Iraq. Learn more about her journey to success with us in our 2023 Annual Report.
Success
Education
A future shaped by their own hands.
We believe that true empowerment doesn’t come from charity—it comes from choice.
At Iraqi Children’s Hope, we equip vulnerable youth and single-parent families with the tools to take ownership of their futures. From barbering and sewing courses to financial literacy and mental health education, our programs are designed to foster dignity, not dependency.
We work with teens aging out of orphanhood, mothers re-entering the workforce, and young adults seeking stability in a country still recovering from conflict. By investing in job skills, mentorship, and self-confidence, we’re not just responding to need—we’re rewriting what’s possible for an entire generation.
Self-Empowerment
2023 Annual Report
Impact that speaks for itself.
We’ve spent the year turning our mission into action—supporting children, uplifting families, and building futures with dignity. Below are a few highlights from our impact in 2023.
Ramadan Food Baskets Distributed
Children Utilizing Our Tutoring Services
Necessary Household Appliances Distributed
Impact
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Hope doesn't end with a donation—it continues in every update, every smile, and every story. Follow our journey to see how your support reaches orphans, widowed mothers, and communities rebuilding from hardship.
