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i chose this picture because i think anybody can help stop the war. even if your'e nobody.

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The reason i chose this story is because it is a good example of a man who truly wants to escape.

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I had never seen snow until my first day in Britain.

I was 11 years old and it was freezing cold.

I couldn't speak any English and my family had fled our country, terrified for our lives.

The whole way of life here was so different to Zaire, but people were so friendly.

And Britain is now my home.

I was a refugee, just like 50 million people now across the globe - from Syria to Afghanistan, from Colombia to Sudan - forced to flee their homes because of the fear of violence and persecution.

Today is the United Nation's World Refugee Day, when we remember the plight of displaced people and the massive contribution they make to the countries that have become their new homes.

I grew up in Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo. My father Marcel was a political adviser to the regime of the former president Mobutu Sese Seko.

When a civil war started and the new regime took over, it was dangerous for my dad so he had to flee.

He couldn't tell me he was leaving. I just remember one day he came to me, told me to be a good boy and he would see me soon. I didn't see him again for five years.

We had a decent life in Africa. My dad was very organised and placed a lot of importance on education.

But when the war started, things became very difficult.

We had to move away from our home in the capital Kinshasa to somewhere where nobody knew who we were.

Football was my escape route from the stress of what was going on, a way to make new friends.

But at night when I was in bed, I could hear gunshots not far from where we were.

Although I didn't really know what was going on, I just used to pray that they wouldn't come near us. We just wanted to lead a peaceful life, but things got worse and worse.

My Uncle Ilunga was killed, I don't know much about how or why - my dad has never told me the details.

My dad was living in East London and, once he was granted indefinite leave to stay in the UK, my mum and us children could come and join him.

It was in 1999 that we flew into Heathrow. And that is from where I remember the cold. Trying to get used to the weather was hard. The way of life was so different, too.

People were very caring but it was a real culture shock.

We didn't know anybody and we had to start over, to build a whole new life, and to make the most of the opportunities that were given to us.

Going to school was a big challenge as I didn't have any friends, and I had to learn a whole new language.

I knew I had to be patient and picked up new words day by day.

Football was great for me because there were no language barriers.

I just got on with my schoolwork and waited for lunchtime everyday so that I could go and play football and make new friends.

People accepted me. Nobody cared that my dad was a refugee, it didn't make any difference, and I wanted to make the most of the opportunity I had been given.

People don't realise there are so many refugees worldwide and this is why World Refugee Day is so important.

We need to highlight the fact that not only are there so many refugees but that many are doing really well.

They have seized the opportunity they have been given for a new life and a new start.

My background made me want to grasp the opportunity I had been given to play football.

I wanted to make a better life for me and my family and make a name for myself.

As a little boy, I never dreamed that one day I would be a footballer. I just made the most of every opportunity that came my way.

When I had my heart attack on the pitch last year, I was very lucky to be surrounded by the right people at the right time. They did a great job.

I just thank God for everyone who prayed for me and that I am still here, enjoying life.

I am just grateful that I am still here. I take each day as it comes, I don't worry too much about the future. I am enjoying spending time with my family and friends. I appreciate life more than ever. I still have family in the Democratic Republic of Congo, they are all doing well and are in a better position.

I went back last year. It has changed a lot from when I lived there, with a lot of development.

Coming to England gave me the opportunity to make a better life for me and my family.

People who have experienced life as refugees have often been through a lot of difficult times and know they have to grasp every opportunity and make the most of their lives.

On Sunday, I will be managing a World Refugee XI against an Arsenal Legends side, managed by Olympic double gold medallist Mo Farah, who came to Britain from Somalia when he was eight.

It is my first time as a football manager so I am looking forward to it.

Football changed my life, and hopefully this match will raise awareness of the plight faced by millions of refugees worldwide, and raise money to make a difference to their lives.

As UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said: "Refugees leave because they have no choice. We must choose to help."
The World Refugee Day celebrity football match has been organised by Tony Adams, Tom Watt, Mo Farah and Fabrice Muamba. Kick off is 4pm on Sunday at Barnet FC's old Underhill ground. Tickets are £3 for adults, under 12s are free. All proceeds go to The Refugee Council.

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My escape from war-torn homeland: Fabrice Muamba tells his story for World Refugee Day

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I had never seen snow until my first day in Britain. I was 11 years old and it was freezing cold. I couldn't speak any English and my family had fled our country, terrified for our lives. The whole way of life here was so different to Zaire, but people were so friendly.

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the reason i chose this story is because the Syrians want to come to Canada to escape the war.

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National Geographic stories take you on a journey that's always enlightening, often surprising, and unfailingly fascinating.

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https://www.warchild.org.uk/impact/stories/dima

i chose Dima's story because i thought it was sad. Its about a family who has nothing to do with the war, and yet her dad is dead because of it .

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the reason i chose this song is because it is all about war and people trying to escape it.

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Rise Against ~ Hero of War ~ Official Video

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Die Single " Hero of War" aus dem Album " Appeal to Reason" von Rise Against.

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1: Brendyn Weiler, Simon Weibe, and Mallory Friesen.

2: Because it was a topic that seemed like it needed some light shed on it and we also decided that it would be good to find out more about this topic.

3: there would probably be more volunteers than actual staff. the full time staff would be like a treasurer, president, and there would be directors.

4: we want to inform people on what is going on with these victims of war and what they are suffering through.

5: we will fundraiser by throwing together projects that may be useful and we will accept donations.

6: the things we do will help our organization to get out there and actually deal with these problems.

7: donations will be our main source of income

8: our fundraising teqniques will help to make us a bigger organization

9: we will help by sending supplies to the people in need of something

10: you may contact us at 1800-555-5555

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https://vtncanada.org/?gclid=Cj0KEQiApruyBRCFqoDu1pbk9rkBEiQAF8EFdahEiYicwwMkZ1nvuz3QroIJGssm2j8LGf35_DNC-cAaAsEP8P8HAQ

this site explains what happens to our veterans once they get home from war. it also explains how they are affected by the atrocities that they saw while at war.

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The VTN is a national Canadian charity delivering programs to help Veterans transition from the military to a productive and meaningful civilian life.

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wrong side of heaven five finger death punch

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wrong side of heaven five finger death punch

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_l4Ab5FRwM

this video is explaining what the war veterans are having to deal with when they get back from war. it shows text on the screen telling you how many war vets are in trouble some of the statistics are pretty grusome.

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Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven

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http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/family/effects-ptsd-family.asp

this site is explaining how ptsd can effect a family and it is never a good thing. they tell you it is not good for a family to deal with ptsd and it can ruin a family for good.

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Effects of PTSD on Family - PTSD: National Center for PTSD

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Common reactions of family when a member has PTSD.

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1: Founders Albion Giordiano, Jim Melia, John Melia, and steve Nardizzi. These are the 4 founders of this corperation.

2: Richard Martin is the chairman of the program. Julian Chapman is the vice chairman of the organization. Dan McTeague is the secretary. Greg Jackson, Derrick Gleed, and James Lamothe are the directors of the program.

3: the mission of this organization is to help the veterans in Canada who are not in good physical or mental states. This organization is working to help veterans to live healthy and full lives when they get home.

4: One of the ways that this company helps out is that they offer vets suffering from ptsd a service dog to help them with certain things. Another is that they have a program called cope and it means couples overcoming ptsd everyday. Those are just two of the many ways that this corperation is working to help our war veterans get back on their feet.

5: They tell you peoples personal stories that these programs have helped. These people have mostly been veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder more commonly known as ptsd. These people have come home from war torn countries only to find out that they are constantly losing relationships and often getting into trouble because they cannot contain their anger. the stories that this organization tells are from people who have actually dealt with all of this garbage in other countries and had to come home to broken homes,

6: this organization is funded through donations that are sent to it from people willing to donate. Also off of the merchandise that they sell which is just so that they can be known and get more money to keep on going.

7: You can get involved by contacting them and setting up a fundraising event or something else. you can even help out by joining one of their events like a battlefield bike ride, or a tough mudder event you can even donate a car to their cause if you want.

8: mailing address: 310 Byron Street South, Suite 4
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 4P8

emails:For General Inquiries: info@woundedwarriors.ca
For Media Requests: scott@woundedwarriors.ca
For Fundraising Inquiries: david@woundedwarriors.ca
To Volunteer: volunteer@woundedwarriors.ca

phone:1-888-706-4808

fax: 1-905-430-9419

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http://woundedwarriors.ca/home/

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Whether it is through our mental health challenges, the pioneering initiatives we fund through third party partnerships, or our individual support management Hand Up program, we are committed to ensuring we provide a diverse set of programs and services for our wounded soldiers and their families. Highlighted below is an example of some our initiatives and the proud partnerships we have forged.

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Whether it is through our mental health challenges, the pioneering initiatives we fund through third party partnerships, or our individual support management Hand Up program, we are committed to ensuring we provide a diverse set of programs and services for our wounded soldiers and their families.

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1.  i could not find any information about this

2. Some of OPAWC's partners include:

AFCECO

RAWA

SAWA

3. The objection of this organization is to help refugees and people effected by war. This usually takes place in Afghanistan, Syria, or other under developed countries.
4. they are supporting OPAWC which is a bunch of afghan women who are suffering from the brutal NATO occupation.
5. In 2013 OPAWC's partners in Australia, SAWA, raised enough money so that OPAWC could purchase a new ambulance. this has given the people access to life-saving medical treatment.6. OPAWC is funded by donations, If you want to donate you can donate on their website.7. If you wish to get involved you can donate to OPAWChttp://childvictimsofwar.org.uk/donate/ 8. contact information:

62 City Road, Bristol, BS2 8TX

Tel: +44 (0) 7890651970

Email: info@childvictimsofwar.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1106587
Company No. 4902534

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Dr. Samantha Nutt, MD, MSc, CCFP, FRCPC. C.M.
Founder and Executive Director

1.Dr. Samantha Nutt is a medical doctor with more than fifteen years of experience working in war zones.

2. Lorna Read PhD, MAChief Operating Officer

Elliot Pobjoy
Board Member

Jeffrey Orridge
Board Member

Kali Galanis
Board Member

3. our missionis to work with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice.

4. we protect children from unnecessary violence and abuse.

5. At the very core of War Child’s overseas programming is the belief that for a community to experience a robust recovery following conflict, the community itself must drive the process. War Child’s role is as a facilitator and capacity builder. This is not only for those young people who attend our programs but also our staff overseas, 95% of them are recruited from the community.

6.FINANCIALS

War Child is proud to have earned the trust of its donors through a commitment to responsible, transparent and effective management of the vital funds they have entrusted us with.
if you want to donate you can donate going on our website http://www.warchild.ca/
7.if you want to get involved go to our website and "Click" on the "Get Involved and follow the instructions

8.Connect with us on:War Child Canada

489 College Street, Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1A5
Tel: 416.971.7474
Fax: 416.971.7946
Toll Free: 1.866.927.2445
Email: info(at)warchild.ca

War Child USA
Times Square
P.O. Box 668
New York, NY 10108
Tel: 212-210-3105
Email: info(at)warchildusa.org