How did World Vision respond to the humanitarian needs in Iraq?
World Vision had two areas of operation in Iraq. In a small town in western Iraq World Vision rehabilitated the primary health care clinic, 12 primary and secondary schools and the only kindergarten. Students received stationery kits and sporting equipment for their schools. World Vision provided basic items like blankets, clothing, shoes, plastic sheeting, collapsible water containers, cooking sets and other household items to more than 3,000 families. The organisation also distributed wheelchairs to children and young adults. World Vision also aimed to improve the towns water and sanitation systems. In northern Iraq World Vision also helped to supply medicines and intravenous fluids to 14 hospitals. World Vision also distributed relief items such as blankets, cooking sets, kerosene heaters, clothing, shoes, mattresses, rugs, and family hygiene kits to more than 30,000 internally displaced persons. World Vision rehabilitated more than 200 primary and secondary schools in the north.
