our story
FOUNDED IN 2010
"It all started with one child" - Amel Najjar
Since then, Children of War Foundation has transformed the lives of nearly 50,000 children and their families through our global network, and grassroots mobilization. Over the years the scope of our work has evolved and broadened, however, the heart of our mission has remained the same, to create a world in which equitable healthcare and education are accessible to everyone, regardless of geographical boundaries, ability to pay, or citizenship. We do this connecting people in need with those who can help.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever does."
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Children of War Foundation was established in 2010 initially to help save one child's life, that child was 9-year-old Hashim from Baghdad. Hashim sustained devastating injuries as a result of war, lying in a coma for 55 days, struggling for life after losing part of his skull with shrapnel lodged in his brain and throughout his body, including severe burn injuries. Through the efforts of COWF’s Founder, Amel Najjar, Hashim was transported to Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where he underwent 9 months of complex surgical care and rehabilitation. Without the intensive surgical care, not availab...More

OUR IMPACT
COWF's evolving mission since 2010
Since 2010, and more recently in a COVID-19 pandemic world, COWF has evolved from saving one life at a time to now being on the forefront of systematic change with life enabling healthcare and democratizing equitable education, all in an effort to he...More








Children of war foundation is organized under the non-profit public benefit corporation law for public and charitable purposes: Los Angeles, California: children of war foundation, registered non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, tax id no. 272685205.