How To Help
War Kids Relief
War Kids Relief is dedicated to providing charitable and humanitarian services including direct services for victims of war, and services, educational materials and seminars to educate the public on issues of the causes, conduct and consequences of war. Read More
Global Medical Relief Fund
The Global Medical Relief Fund is committed to bring hope and help to children who are missing or have lost use of their limbs, have been severely burned, or are otherwise damaged due to the atrocities of war, national disaster or illness. Read More
The Ma’rwa Fund
Ma’rwa’s treatment is being provided by NRH and NCCR through private donations. In support of Ma’rwa’s rehabilitation and her future needs for medical supplies and equipment when she returns to her homeland, NSCIA has established a fund, generously supported by Bank of America. It is hoped that this fund can grow through the kindness of the American people. With the generous assistance of Bank of America, NSCIA has established a fund for Ma’rwa’s use only.
Please make tax deductable donations to:
National Spinal Cord Injury Assn
(you may note Ma’rwa’s Fund in memo)
Operation Give
1775 West 1500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Read More
How you can help Baghdad University
Scientists at the University of Baghdad have compiled a list of the equipment and publications they desperatly need. If you are insterested in donating, please contact science dean Dr Abdul Mehdi Taleb at taleb332000@yahoo.com. Equipment should be shipped to Dr Abdul Mehdi Taleb, Dean, College of Science, Baghdad University, c/o Iraqi Embassy, Amman, Jordan and the university will arrange for collection Read More
Toys for Iraqi Kids
These toys are for Iraqi children, so let’s keep that in mind when shopping. Some no no toys: Any guns of any kind, No violent action hereos, No violent toys, No barbie dolls or dolls skantily dressed, No toys that shoot something, no projectiles, No water guns, Lets just keep it simple, simple toys, just the basics, these kids have nothing.
Some other items that are nice are pencils, pens, paper to draw and color on. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, brushes, combs, etc. Nice stuffed animals, other items. Just use your good judgement, and if you are unsure, contact a local muslim group for help. Here is the mailing address to send items to:
Chief Wiggles
CPA-C2, Debriefer
APO AE 09335
Read More
Books for Baghdad
June 28, 2004 — A project started by Jacksonville State University’s Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani to collect textbooks for Baghdad University has attracted the attention of National Public Radio, NBC, FOX, ABC, the Associated Press and other media outlets. Books or checks made payable to Books for Baghdad may be sent to:
Dr. Al-Hamdani in care of the Department of Biology,
Jacksonville State University,
700 Pelham Road North,
Jacksonville, AL 36265.
Read More
Sending books to the Iraq National Museum library and the Nationa l Library
Here is the mechanism for sending books to the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), National Museum Library and to the National Library. APO is the most cost-effective and relatively quick means of shipping. Please see the instructions below. It is important that the parcels come from an institutional address (university, organization, etc.) not a private address.
1) Addresses
FOR SBAH MUSEUM LIBRARY: Address packages to
CPA Ministry of Culture
Attn: Iraq Museum Representative
SBAH Library Book Donation
CPA Palace Room S-106
APO AE 09316
FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY: Address packages to
CPA Ministry of Culture
Attn: Wishyar Muhammed, Library Advisor
National Library Book Donation
CPA Palace Room S-106
APO AE 09316
2) Parcels may not exceed:
For Priority Mail – 108 inches in length and girth combined
For Parcel Post – 137 inches in length and girth combined [but see below on weight]
3) Weight of boxes — PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED 25 LBS. While 70 lbs is the maximum allowed, it is best to keep the weight under 30 lbs per box. Postal employees will move small boxes more quickly than large boxes. And individuals in the CPA Cultural Ministry office will be carrying these parcels from office to vehicle for delivery.
4) Customs forms are NOT required, since the parcels are being sent from one “official address” to another “official address.”
5) Insurance – suggested, especially if the books are valuable.
6) Library Rate postage vs. Bound Printed Matter Rate – since the universities and institutions will be paying the postage to mail the parcels, it is best to compare the cost of each.
7) It is NOT necessary to write on the parcel that “This is a gift.”
Include an alphabetized packing list inside the box with bibliographic details on each volume. The same list should be provided on a 3.5 floppy in Word. This will facilitate processing the books when they get to the library.
9) a. For SBAH Museum Library: Send an email to John Russell (russellj@orha.centcom.mil) to tell him to expect X number of boxes. b. For National Library: Send an email to Wishyar Muhammed (muhammedw.GBR@orha.centcom.mil) to tell him to expect X number of boxes.
Just a reminder that the boxes should NOT be sent to our office at the State Department, but mailed directly from the university or institution to the CPA Ministry of Culture address above and that postage must be paid by the donating organizations.
Thanks for providing these much needed resources to our cultural heritage colleagues in Iraq.
Helping Iraqi Schools
Here you will find images, letters and updates about the conditions in the schools there and how efforts to help are working. You will also find up-to-date information on how to prepare and ship school supplies. This effort of sharing information was inspired by a letter from Major Gregg Softy, the Armor Squadron S-3 of the 1-1 Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armor Division, stationed in Baghdad. Read More
War Kids Relief is dedicated to providing charitable and humanitarian services including direct services for victims of war, and services, educational materials and seminars to educate the public on issues of the causes, conduct and consequences of war. Read More
Global Medical Relief Fund
The Global Medical Relief Fund is committed to bring hope and help to children who are missing or have lost use of their limbs, have been severely burned, or are otherwise damaged due to the atrocities of war, national disaster or illness. Read More
The Ma’rwa Fund
Ma’rwa’s treatment is being provided by NRH and NCCR through private donations. In support of Ma’rwa’s rehabilitation and her future needs for medical supplies and equipment when she returns to her homeland, NSCIA has established a fund, generously supported by Bank of America. It is hoped that this fund can grow through the kindness of the American people. With the generous assistance of Bank of America, NSCIA has established a fund for Ma’rwa’s use only.
Please make tax deductable donations to:
National Spinal Cord Injury Assn
(you may note Ma’rwa’s Fund in memo)
Operation Give
1775 West 1500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Read More
How you can help Baghdad University
Scientists at the University of Baghdad have compiled a list of the equipment and publications they desperatly need. If you are insterested in donating, please contact science dean Dr Abdul Mehdi Taleb at taleb332000@yahoo.com. Equipment should be shipped to Dr Abdul Mehdi Taleb, Dean, College of Science, Baghdad University, c/o Iraqi Embassy, Amman, Jordan and the university will arrange for collection Read More
Toys for Iraqi Kids
These toys are for Iraqi children, so let’s keep that in mind when shopping. Some no no toys: Any guns of any kind, No violent action hereos, No violent toys, No barbie dolls or dolls skantily dressed, No toys that shoot something, no projectiles, No water guns, Lets just keep it simple, simple toys, just the basics, these kids have nothing.
Some other items that are nice are pencils, pens, paper to draw and color on. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, brushes, combs, etc. Nice stuffed animals, other items. Just use your good judgement, and if you are unsure, contact a local muslim group for help. Here is the mailing address to send items to:
Chief Wiggles
CPA-C2, Debriefer
APO AE 09335
Read More
Books for Baghdad
June 28, 2004 — A project started by Jacksonville State University’s Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani to collect textbooks for Baghdad University has attracted the attention of National Public Radio, NBC, FOX, ABC, the Associated Press and other media outlets. Books or checks made payable to Books for Baghdad may be sent to:
Dr. Al-Hamdani in care of the Department of Biology,
Jacksonville State University,
700 Pelham Road North,
Jacksonville, AL 36265.
Read More
Sending books to the Iraq National Museum library and the Nationa l Library
Here is the mechanism for sending books to the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), National Museum Library and to the National Library. APO is the most cost-effective and relatively quick means of shipping. Please see the instructions below. It is important that the parcels come from an institutional address (university, organization, etc.) not a private address.
1) Addresses
FOR SBAH MUSEUM LIBRARY: Address packages to
CPA Ministry of Culture
Attn: Iraq Museum Representative
SBAH Library Book Donation
CPA Palace Room S-106
APO AE 09316
FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY: Address packages to
CPA Ministry of Culture
Attn: Wishyar Muhammed, Library Advisor
National Library Book Donation
CPA Palace Room S-106
APO AE 09316
2) Parcels may not exceed:
For Priority Mail – 108 inches in length and girth combined
For Parcel Post – 137 inches in length and girth combined [but see below on weight]
3) Weight of boxes — PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED 25 LBS. While 70 lbs is the maximum allowed, it is best to keep the weight under 30 lbs per box. Postal employees will move small boxes more quickly than large boxes. And individuals in the CPA Cultural Ministry office will be carrying these parcels from office to vehicle for delivery.
4) Customs forms are NOT required, since the parcels are being sent from one “official address” to another “official address.”
5) Insurance – suggested, especially if the books are valuable.
6) Library Rate postage vs. Bound Printed Matter Rate – since the universities and institutions will be paying the postage to mail the parcels, it is best to compare the cost of each.
7) It is NOT necessary to write on the parcel that “This is a gift.”
Include an alphabetized packing list inside the box with bibliographic details on each volume. The same list should be provided on a 3.5 floppy in Word. This will facilitate processing the books when they get to the library.9) a. For SBAH Museum Library: Send an email to John Russell (russellj@orha.centcom.mil) to tell him to expect X number of boxes. b. For National Library: Send an email to Wishyar Muhammed (muhammedw.GBR@orha.centcom.mil) to tell him to expect X number of boxes.
Just a reminder that the boxes should NOT be sent to our office at the State Department, but mailed directly from the university or institution to the CPA Ministry of Culture address above and that postage must be paid by the donating organizations.
Thanks for providing these much needed resources to our cultural heritage colleagues in Iraq.
Helping Iraqi Schools
Here you will find images, letters and updates about the conditions in the schools there and how efforts to help are working. You will also find up-to-date information on how to prepare and ship school supplies. This effort of sharing information was inspired by a letter from Major Gregg Softy, the Armor Squadron S-3 of the 1-1 Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armor Division, stationed in Baghdad. Read More
