Iraqi Orphans Under Age 14 Are Targets For Recruiting Terrorists

This article in the Washington Post points to the need for culturally-sensitive curriculum to help combat terrorist recruiters in Iraq. It seems under age 14 are primary recruitment ages. What can be happening in Iraq that children are being targeted? This reminds me of child soldiers in parts of Africa. Children should be children and not take on our adult "sins" in the world. If you want to learn more about what some organizations are doing to help Iraqi orphans and help to combat the recruiters...Read more...

Teddy Bears For Orphans Arrive For Holidays

Just in time to celebrate Eid, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the new Orphan Whispers Teddy Bear has arrived! This year the Orphan Whispers Teddy Bear is white and very, very soft. We could not have picked a cuter and more cuddly bear! Same Orphan Whispers t-shirt, different bear. Same "Hug An Orphan" campaign, different year. Give the gift that gives. Help a child. Purchase a teddy bear today. $50 will get you the teddy bear and help an orphan for a month. What better way to spend this holiday season?