War is a devastating thing, especially for children. Schools and libraries are destroyed, families are ripped apart, and many children are forced to become young soldiers. On top of this, war causes a huge amount of casualties and deaths in many third world countries.
At the WCO, our mission is to pick up the pieces after war strikes. While we understand that we can’t necessarily stop war from happening, we can help lessen the brutal aftermath.
We believe in peace, but sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we can’t stop countries from warring with each other. That’s why we campaign not only for peace, but for better care of war-ravaged communities. We are involved in rebuilding schools and libraries, bringing medical aid to injured people, and reuniting families who have been torn apart by war.
Perhaps one of the most harrowing areas of war that we feel compelled to help in is in the abduction and kidnapping of children. These children are stolen from their homes and families, and forced into the life of a young soldier. Many of them are sent out on suicidal missions, and are given handguns and machineguns with literally no training or safety precautions in place. Some children are even made to search for hidden mines. Many of these children are blown up and killed, or lose limbs or the use of some of their senses. The WCO aims to put a stop to these horrific crimes.
No child should ever have to face the atrocities of war, but for those who do the WCO is there to help. We campaign to get counselling and therapy for child victims of war, so that they can deal with the terrible experiences they have had.
We also campaign for better healthcare for these children, as many are left physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred. We hope that by helping to provide a caring and positive support network that we can help these children to overcome their past. It is our sincere hope that one day these children, with our help, will get past their fears, and learn how to look at the world as a beautiful place once again.
