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Generation Iraq is an international non-profit organization which seeks to improve the lives of individuals and communities in Iraq. Our vision is that Iraqis become self-sustaining individuals, working together to rebuild their homeland. We do this by meeting immediate needs and also providing individuals with the resources they require for advancement. We endeavor to instill compassion and care in and for Iraq’s communities, building towards a common goal of peace, security, and prosperity.

Generation Iraq is constructing two living memorial orchards to honor the people killed since the Iraq War began in March, 2003. One orchard will be dedicated to American lives lost; the other, Iraqi lives.

The Iraqi memorial will reside on the same land as a grove of date palm trees planted in memory of the deceased. The American memorial will be erected among the acres of olive trees planted in memory of American forces killed in Iraq.

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Generation Iraq has been involved in the development of a variety of programs aimed at providing vocational training for Iraqi teenagers, widows, and female breadwinners in a number of industries. Twenty-five years ago, Iraq was one of the most economically advanced countries in the Middle East. By providing the job skills necessary, we can work with Iraqis to restore a sustainable lifestyle to a country devastated by a despotic ruler and decades of violence.

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Hope for Peace

Taha's parents died in an explosion during the sectarian wars, leaving the 14 year-old boy orphaned. Instead of being overcome by anger about what is happening in his beloved homeland, he was inspired to act out of love and a dream for peace in order to build a new Iraq, one that is secure, healthy, and peaceful.

Taha gathered his friends, asking them to put letters of love and peace in bottles that they floated along the Euphrates River. The messages were launched from the same spot in Fallujah where so much violence has occurred. He hopes that his fellow Iraqis, regardless of sects and religion, will find the letters that drift into their towns, and become inspired to overcome their differences and focus on things in common, including a love for Iraq.

This is the message that Taha shared:
"The new generation in Iraq, rejecting the violence, looking forward to live in peace like other civilized countries, lets write the letters of peace to send a message to the whole world, we need the love and peace and we do love you."

Taha shares the dream of so many Iraqis, to live in peace and harmony in their homeland. Your donation of $35 can help orphans like Taha with their basic needs, letting them grow into the hopeful leaders of tomorrow. Please show them that Americans share their dreams of peace and help them keep their hopes and dreams alive. Click here to make a one-time donation, or set up a monthly pledge. If you have a message of love and peace to share with Iraqi children, please email it to cassie@generationiraq.org.