DIAGNOSIS WITH NO CURE: IRAQI CHILDREN WITH CANCER

             Iraq Children’s Hope – “Healing Hearts” Project Quarterly Update May – August 2025

This quarter, Iraq Children’s Hope launched Healing Hearts, a renewed initiative focused on delivering not only medical aid but also emotional comfort, nutritional care, and educational opportunities for children bravely fighting cancer in Iraq.

Highlights of the Quarter

1. Medical Care & Treatment Access

      - Arranged life-saving blood tests for 9 children to ensure timely adjustments to their treatment plans.

      - Provided chemotherapy transportation support for 6 families, reducing the stress and cost burden of frequent hospital visits.

      - Delivered specialized wound care kits to 6 children to prevent infections during immunosuppressed periods.

2. Nutrition for Strength

     - Distributed nutrient-rich meal kits to 10 children to boost energy levels and support recovery.

     - Introduced fresh fruit baskets for children undergoing long treatment sessions, ensuring healthy snacking options during hospital stays.

3. Learning & Emotional Support

      - Launched a “Storytime Smiles” corner in the pediatric oncology ward, supplying colorful storybooks and holding weekly reading sessions with volunteers.

     - Provided homework assistance kits, complete with notebooks, pencils, and coloring tools, to help children keep pace with their schooling.

4. Family Support & Empowerment

     - Held a parents’ guidance workshop on stress management, nutrition, and home care tips during treatment.

     -  Connected families to peer-to-peer support groups, building a community of encouragement and shared experience.

                                                       Our Ongoing Commitment

Healing Hearts is more than a project; it’s a promise. Every meal served, every book read, and every hospital trip supported is a step toward giving these children the chance to heal, grow, and dream.

With your generosity, we will continue expanding medical aid, increasing access to essential resources, and bringing light to the lives of Iraq’s most vulnerable young fighters.

Together, we turn hope into healing

We are pleased to share with you the progress and activities of Iraq Children's Hope over the past three months. Thanks to your generous support, our organization has been able to provide essential medical, nutritional, educational, and emotional assistance to children with cancer and their families.

Key Accomplishments:

• Medical Support:
• Two children successfully underwent PET scans, a crucial step in diagnosing and monitoring cancer.
• Two other children received CT scans, supporting their treatment and care plans.
• Nine children were provided with antifungal medications, helping them combat dangerous infections associated with cancer treatment.
• Nutritional Support:
• Seven children received healthy food packages, contributing to their strength and resilience during treatment.
• Educational and Psychological Support:
• Seventeen children received books to encourage learning and offer mental stimulation during difficult times.
• A recreational visit to the cancer center was organized, where children participated in joyful activities and were presented with gifts, bringing smiles and moments of relief to their lives.

These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting children with cancer and their families during one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Looking Ahead

We remain dedicated to our mission of bringing hope and care to Iraq's most vulnerable children. With your continued support, we will expand our outreach, improve access to critical care, and enhance the quality of life for more children in need.

On behalf of every child and family you’ve touched through your support, thank you.