• 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)

• 1. Donation taken from the Jolie-Pitt Foundation
  2. The charity serves American and Iraqi children affected by the war
  3. 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
  4. The other half of the money will aid the educational needs of Iraqi women and children
  5. Jolie is co-founder of the EPCC
  6. The charity was founded in 2007
  7. Jolie visited Iraq in February 2008
  8. Jolie serves as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

• Quotes

  "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)

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