Ottawa 2008

On June 28th, the capital city of Ottawa hopes to repeat Toronto’s huge success last year and raise over $10 000. All the proceeds from our event will be going straight to UNICEF’s emergency relief fund for Iraqi children.

The 10 km walk will be held in the heart of downtown Ottawa, starting and ending at the Remic Rapids Park. The scenic route will go along the NCC recreational pathways alongside the beautiful river and the Parliament buildings (Click here to see the route).

In order to adequately provide for the Children of Iraq UNCIEF is asking for $37 million dollars to fulfill its requirements. Currently only 32% of this amount is being met which means that more than 66% of Children in Iraq are at risk. Please join Walk For Iraq Ottawa to help support UNICEF’s efforts!

How to Participate

There are five ways to participate in the Ottawa Walk:

1. Download the pledge form & start collecting pledges (please email ottawa@walkforiraq.com or call +001 613 261-1425, if you are choosing to collect pledges either)
2. Submit your donations in person on the day of the event
3. Donate online through the UNICEF Link (will be provided soon)
4. Sponsor a walker!
5. Sponsor the Walk For Iraq Ottawa by providing us with funds (Download our sponsorshop form in english or arabic )

For the latest up to date information on Iraq, and UNICEF’s involvement in Iraq, view the following reports:

• The Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Facts and Figures
• Update for Partners on the Situation of Children in Iraq: First Quarter 2008
• Immediate Needs for Iraqi Children in Iraq and Neighbouring Countries

For more information, you can download our poster. Also you can email us at ottawa@walkforiraq.com or call us at +001 613 261-1425 or

Toronto 2007

On August 25th, 2007, an estimated group of 150 people (including seniors, students and children) walked a total of 9 km on the Martin Goodman Trail (from 1 Queen’s Quay to Cherry Beach) in Toronto to collect funds in support of Iraq and the Iraqi people.

The people of Iraq have experienced brutal suppression that has led to the awful consequences of war and violence. Thousands of innocent Iraqis have been tortured, imprisoned and killed, leaving countless young orphans and broken homes. For over three decades, the Iraqi children, women and men have atrociously suffered and continue to suffer physically, emotionally and mentally. With the current catastrophe, Iraq needs us now more than ever. The needs in Iraq are great, and sadly, most of them are very basic needs.

Fortunately, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is working diligently to meet the continuing needs of those affected by the conflict in Iraq. The ICRC assists the Iraqi people by:

• Distributing food
• Providing essential household items and hygiene products
• Offering access to clean water and sanitation services
• Supporting hospitals and medical services

For more information on Walk for Iraq Toronto, please follow this external site http://walkforiraqcanada.googlepages.com/