The Iraqi Children's Project is a not-for-profit United States corporation focused on providing advanced medical care to the children of Iraq.
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Ibrahim is a five year old boy who lost his legs in an explosion. Without a wheelchair, he had to crawl on the ground in Iraq and was not able to explore his surroundings. He came to the United States where Springfield Shriners Hospital fitted him with prosthetic legs, allowing him to walk again. He was excited and grateful to regain his mobility, and loved his time in the United States.
Awham is a 17 year old girl who suffered second and third degree burns over 50% of her body surface area. She received life-saving care for severe infections and wound closure in Iraq, and came to Boston Shriners Hospital for medical and surgical burn care. She had a difficult course in Iraq and a challenging transport to the United States, but through the tremendous dedication of many volunteers, she was given new hope to survive her devastating injuries. She successfully battled against the odds, survived her burns, and returned to Iraq in excellent condition.