World Day for War Orphans

World Day for War Orphans is a special date that draws the attention of the world to the armed conflicts taking place on our planet. Little citizens are left without parents, do not have a decent life, and are deprived of care and affection. The situation can be changed, but for this, we all need to unite!

History

The holiday was founded by the French organization SOS Enfants en Detresses. Every year they struggle with the urgent problems faced by deprived children. The loss of parents is always a tragedy; in a military situation, the situation is aggravated. More than 400,000 children are suffering right now because of the war; this figure is twice as many as 25 years ago. Save the Children published a document in 2020 stating that a child is a prime target for kidnapping and sexual abuse. Unfortunately, the number of such cases is on the rise.

The organization is also engaged in improving educational activities and medicine, collecting donations, and helping small residents cope with problems. The charitable foundation is registered in more than 120 countries of the world. Save the Children annually attracts new members and is not going to stop there.

Interesting Facts

Did you know that:

• orphans are more psychologically vulnerable;
• it is much more expensive to support a child in an orphanage than in a family;
• according to statistics, 1 out of 6 children is right now in a conflict zone.

How to Celebrate

Find out about World Day for War Orphans events in your city. Make a donation to foundations or become a volunteer—the help of caring people is constantly needed. Draw attention to the holiday among others or on social media, look for relevant publications and comment on them.

When is World Day for War Orphans in 2025?

World Day for War Orphans is observed on January 6 each year.

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