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- Donation taken from the Jolie-Pitt Foundation
- The charity serves American and Iraqi children affected by the war
- Half of the money will aid the Armed Service YMCA Operation Hero Program, set up to support the dependents of military personnel stationed in Iraq
- The other half of the money will aid the educational needs of Iraqi women and children
- Jolie is co-founder of the EPCC
- The charity was founded in 2007
- Jolie visited Iraq in February 2008
- Jolie serves as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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Actress Angelina Jolie and partner Brad Pitt donated $1 million to the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict charity. The organization aids children in both the U.S. and Iraq who are suffering from the effects of the Iraq War.People: Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Give $1 Million to U.S., Iraqi Children (June 25, 2008)
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"These educational support programs for children of conflict are the best way to help them heal."—Angelina JoliePeople: Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Give $1 Million to U.S., Iraqi Children (June 25, 2008)"We hope to encourage others to give to these great organizations."—Brad PittPeople: Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Give $1 Million to U.S., Iraqi Children (June 25, 2008)