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Going Green and Building Peace in the Middle East
Dec 18, 2008

Survivor Corps expanded its global reach in 2008 with a new program in Israel and the West Bank, which brings together Jewish, Arab and Christian teenagers to collaborate on environmental projects.

The history of the conflict in the Middle East often keeps young people apart and fearful of others. By collaborating on environmental, cultural and social projects, teens are overcoming prejudice and setting a positive example for the community.

18-year old Israeli Benji felt the connection. "I want to keep serving in the army as a combat soldier, and at the same ... Read More

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Luong Hoai Thuong
Southeast Asia – Vietnam

Eight-year-old Thuong of Vietnam was born without her lower left arm. Doctors suspect that their father's exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War is most likely the cause her disability. Thuong often feels embarrassed about her missing arm, and is very shy around other children. She struggles with everyday activities like household chores and riding a bike, and often becomes frustrated when doing her schoolwork, as it is difficult for her to hold her paper steady and write with one hand. The family was struggling financially when they met Survivor Corps. We connected them to our partner ...

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United States Combating the Recruitment of Child Soldiers
Dec 19, 2008

Jacqueline was living the carefree life of a kid in Burundi until war broke out between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. She was captured along with several other young girls and forced to join a rebel militia. "At that time I thought it would have been better for me to die, not to stay on earth and suffer like this, but I survived," says Jacqueline.

She is not alone. Over the past few ... Read More

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