CIVIC: Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict

Civilian casualties are often forgotten, overshadowed in the news coming out of conflict zones by more sensational stories. CIVIC believes victims of war deserve a voice.

Telling their stories…

CIVIC makes sure media and public attention is paid to the civilians suffering every day. Just back from trips to Israel and Lebanon, as well as to meet with Iraqi refugees in Jordan, we now tell the stories of war victims through written word, photos and video – shining a spotlight on the commonality of how suffering civilians around the world experience war.

When they’re harmed…

CIVIC fills gaps in support for civilians harmed in war zones, including for severely injured children and adults who cannot receive the care they need inside their home countries. Several years ago, Marla Ruzicka recognized this oversight in the humanitarian community and began to bring children to the United States for free treatment. CIVIC continues that work, coordinating care for the severely injured, maintaining about a dozen cases at any one time.

Starting a youth revolution…

Most big movements for change depend on young people for support and their spirit. They’ve got the energy, the time and the passion to make helping war victims a revolution. CIVIC gets young people involved through our new student website.

Click on a country in the left hand column to read stories from survivors.