Brief History

World Day for War Orphans is a day dedicated to remembering the children who lost their parents in wars and conflicts. These children face many challenges, including emotional trauma, financial hardship, and difficulties in education and health care.

The idea of establishing a special day to remember war orphans appeared in the early 2000s. The first World Day for War Orphans was held in 2013. Since then, this day has become an opportunity to raise awareness about the problems faced by these children and to support organizations that help them.

How it's Celebrated

World Day for War Orphans is celebrated in different ways around the world. One of the main events is the holding of charity events and donations to support organizations that help war orphans. These events can include concerts, exhibitions, and sports competitions.

In addition, on this day, various information campaigns are held to raise awareness about the problems faced by war orphans. This includes publishing articles in newspapers and magazines, creating videos and social media posts, and holding lectures and workshops.

World Day for War Orphans

Interesting Facts

• According to the UN, there are more than 150 million orphans in the world, and about 100 million of them are war orphans.
• War orphans often face discrimination and stigmatization in society.
• There are many organizations around the world that help war orphans. For example, in Russia, such organizations include "Children's Hope", "Kids' Hope", and others.
• Many celebrities and public figures support organizations that help war orphans. They donate money, organize charity events, and promote awareness about this problem.
• One of the challenges war orphans face is accessing education. However, there are programmes and initiatives aimed at providing educational opportunities for war orphans, helping them to gain knowledge and skills for a better future.