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	DID YOU KNOW THAT: War Child Holland programmes reach more than half a million children every year! But there are still millions more children that need YOUR help. Find out how you can help War Child to take the war out of the child.

About War Child Holland

War Child Holland strives for a healthy mental development of children who have lived through war. This will enable them to contribute to a peaceful future. War Child specializes in providing psycho-social assistance to children in former war zones, using all kinds of creative methods.

Through music- creative- and sports activities children learn to express their emotions. This helps them to deal with war experiences and stimulates their personal development and respect for one another. By learning to play again children are able to escape the difficulties of their daily lives for a while

Since War Child Holland’s foundation, employees, artists, companies, individuals and children have been working continuously and passionately for a new future for children living in former war zones. Today, War Child Netherlands employs 500 field staff. With support from the Head Office in Amsterdam, they work with around 15,000 children per week in 11 countries affected by armed conflict.

Read the War Child Holland Frequently Asked Questions

Mission statement War Child Holland

War Child Netherlands invests in the peaceful future of children affected by war.
War Child’s goal is the empowerment of children in war-affected areas, through:

* The establishment and implementation of psychosocial programmes in which creative and sports activities are used to reinforce the psychological and social development and the welfare of the children;

* The establishment and implementation of creative and sports programmes that are aimed at uniting children who have been driven apart because of war, in order to contribute to a peaceful society;

* The creation of public awareness of the problems of children in (former) war zones and the generation of support for these children.

War Child is an independent humanitarian non-governmental organisation assisting children, irrespective of their religious, ethnic, or social background.

History of War Child Holland

In 1993, the current War Child Executive Director Willemijn Verloop met two British filmmakers in war-stricken Bosnia Herzegovina. In the midst of the fear and hatred they were carrying a bag full of musical instruments. They were heading towards a basement, where they were running workshops for children as part of a War Child UK programme. Already on that first visit Willemijn was convinced of the benefits of this approach for young survivors of war.

The war had a disastrous effect on the children. They were withdrawn, scared and mistrustful. The creative therapeutic workshops brought back the child inside them. Making music together created a bond between them, a bond that transcended ethnic barriers and led to mutual understanding, respect and of course a lot of fun. Willemijn was enthusiastic about the idea and decided to also devote herself to War Child. One year later War Child Netherlands became a reality.

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DOWNLOADS
War Child Holland information brochure
War Child Holland Annual Reports

HOLLAND FAQ’s

War Child Holland Brochure

Psychosocial support, the impact of war on children; creative programs; the importance of playing; examples of work; Quotes; sharing games and experiences; Imagination enlarges Flexibility

Download the English brochure
Download the French brochure

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Frequently Asked Questions

General questions
- What does War Child Holland do?
- What is the difference between War Child Holland and other organizations?
- Who designed the War Child logo?
- What is the relationship between the different War Child organizations in other countries?
- Where does War Child Holland have offices?
- How many people does War Child Holland employ?
- Does War Child Holland have its own publications and magazines?
- What fundraising events does War Child Holland organize?

Funds
- How do I know that donations to War Child really go to assist children in (former) war zones?
- Where does the funding come from?
- Are all employees of War Child paid?
- What does it cost to help one child?
- Can I receive War Child’s annual report?

Assistance
- Why does War Child Holland focus on psychosocial assistance?
- Has it been proven that creative therapy helps?
- How does a creative workshop work?
- How long do children participate in a workshop?
- War Child Holland extends assistance to children, but where is the line between children and adults?
- How many children does War Child Holland help?

Projects
- In which countries does War Child Holland run projects?
- How does War Child Holland decide where to start a project?
- Does War Child Holland co-operate with other organizations?
- Does War Child Holland take the culture of a project country into account?
- Why does War Child Holland not operate in...?
- Does War Child Holland send people to areas of war?
- Does War Child attempt to influence the political situation of countries in war?

Supporting War Child Holland
- How can I support War Child Holland?
- Can I do volunteer work for War Child Holland?
- Can I donate clothes, toys or food to War Child Holland?
- Which artists support War Child Holland?


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