Walk for Iraq, set up in June 2007 is an impartial, independent and neutral global movement whose exclusive humanitarian mission is to organise sponsored walks that generate funds for life-saving work throughout Iraq. It also supports the humanitarian assistance of the millions displaced inside and outside of the country.
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