What did we manage to do in 2020? A short summary and plans for the future.

by Orla Straz | January 2, 2021 | Eaglewatch in Iraq, Great job, Urgent cases

This year has been a real test for humanitarian organizations. Restrictions, movement bans, and many other inconveniences were a significant challenge for us as well. However, we managed to work continuously and bring help without larger interruptions. I wrote about...

I did not want to be indifferent [Interview with Bart]

by Orla Straz | June 25, 2020 | Eaglewatch in Iraq

Bartosz Rutkowski is the founder and the president of the Eagle Watch Foundation. He is also a retired officer of the Polish Army, where he served for 22 years. His biography includes many interesting memories. Parachute jumping, diving, even running away from the...

The Volunteer (Interview with Dawid)

by Orla Straz | May 5, 2020 | Eaglewatch in Iraq

This article will be different than others. I will write about myself, and that is never easy. It will not be a perky story about adventures on a frontline. A lot has been said about that. But I would like to add a few words about myself.The reportage that has been...

About small, human needs

by Orla Straz | March 27, 2020 | Eaglewatch in Iraq, Urgent cases

Browsing through the data about war activities, crises, or even the coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult not to have the impression that the world loves statistics. Every day we observe charts and graphs presenting new infections. However, I will not relate to the...

Powdered milk for children – A joint project with Caritas Poland

by Orla Straz | January 23, 2020 | Eaglewatch in Iraq, Urgent cases

In the 10th episode of “Z wody w piach” (Polish only) Bartek talked about a project of the purchase of powdered milk for children living in wild camps, which we implemented thanks to Caritas Poland’s support. He emphasized that the most important...

The purchase of medical equipment for the Oncology Center in Duhok

by Orla Straz | January 19, 2020 | Eaglewatch in Iraq, Medical assistance

In the article summarizing 2019, I mentioned the purchase of medical equipment for the JIN Children Oncology Center in Duhok. Today I would like to tell you more about that undertaking. Duhok is one of the largest agglomerations in Iraqi Kurdistan. The city, according...