In Russia, Sept. 1 is the Day of Knowledge, a joyous annual event marking the start of the new school year. But Knowledge Day 2004
was different at School No. 1 in Beslan: A group of heavily armed rebel extremists stormed the school, holding more than a thousand
children and adults hostage in a sweltering gymnasium for three days. The harrowing siege ended Sept. 3 in a series of explosions
and hail of gunfire that killed some 350 people - half of them children.
Featuring heartbreaking interviews with more than a dozen young survivors, as well as chilling footage shot by the hostage-takers themselves,
Children of Beslan explores the devastating impact of violent conflict on children. Today, those children are trying to not only
cope with their transformed community, the enormous gaps in their school and their new roles in what remains of their family, but also with
their new perspective of their town after being exposed to this act of violence.
Help the children impacted by the Beslan tragedy and support organizations who help other childhood victims of terror.
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Support these charities assisting childhood victims of violence or search for other related charities.
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ChildTrauma Academy
Improving the lives of traumatized and maltreated children.
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International Red Cross/Red Crescent
Helping Beslan regain sense of community via counseling and weekly gathering.
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International Rescue Committee
Helping people fleeing racial, religious and ethnic persecution, as well as those uprooted by war and violence.
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Kids for Kids
Helping Israeli children who have been affected by terrorism.
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Mary Mother of Peace Medgjugorje Charity
Bringing emergency relief to the war orphans, children and families in desperate need.
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Moscow Help (Fund for Victims and Hostages of Moscow Terror)
Helping victims and their families cope with financial difficulties arising as a consequence of a terrorist act.
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Refugees International
Generating lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for child refugees and displaced people around the world.
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Save the Children
Creating lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need.
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UNICEF
Promoting the survival, protection, and development of all children worldwide.
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War Child
Supporting international children affected by war or violence.
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Learn More
Visit the resources below to learn more and take action to support children victims of violence.
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International Red Cross/Red Crescent
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National Association of School Psychologists
Tips for Parents and Teachers.
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National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
National resource center for anyone seeking information about the effects of violence exposure on children
and initiatives.
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National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities.
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No War Zone
An initiative in support of human rights and war-affected youth through a dynamic and interactive
youth-driven network.
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Save the Children
Facts and figures on children and war.
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UNICEF
Voices of youth site for children to learn about children's rights/well-being.
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Watchlist
A network of organizations working to protect the security and rights of children in armed conflicts.
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