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In 2008, founder Willemijn Verloop accepted the Freedom from Fear Award on behalf of War Child Holland. The organisation received the award for its indispensable assistance to children in war zones. War Child Holland helps children build a future in peace. The award is in recognition of the important work the many volunteers do for this cause.
Speech War Child Netherlands
More about War Child Netherlands
After Willemijn Verloop visited war-torn Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1994, she decided to found War Child Holland. This Dutch branch is linked to organisations in the UK and Canada. Funds are raised in the United States, Australia, Ireland, Sweden and Germany. War Child Holland is committed worldwide to children growing up in war and violence. Meanwhile, the organisation provides aid in 16 countries.
Positions and publications
● Annual report War Child Holland
Several films and documentaries have been made about War Child, including ‘Children at war: 75 years later’ and ‘Scarred for life’
Other laureates from 2008
Richard von Weizsäcker
Lakhdar Brahimi
Karen Armstrong
Jan Egeland
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