I invite anyone out there to contact me regarding these Godly children. I remain riveted after watching Mr. Engel's story...and not just a 'story'. I have recently learned about this wonderful reporter who had risked so much in the beginning of his career to bring us these stories! (I saw Mr. Engel on lateshow) I absolutely commend you Mr. Engel and when I say that your work edifies the Glory of God, I mean that literally. Stay safe and God speed. Especially to the children

As a Christian American and A father of three children,
My heartbreaks for these Children of War, The story tonight presented my Richard Engel as open my eyes to a tradedy in which All American should try to help these children for they the generation that control the destiny of the future of Iraq if only given the chance.
If we as American can show them that someone does Love and Care about them and their future, Maybe then they might understand Who Real American are and hopefully
change the stereo-type belief of American, That unfortunately some people in their country have.
THANK YOU!

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE GIRL WHO CALLS HER MOTHER ONLY TO FIND OUT SHE HAS BEEN ABANDON. I ONLY WISH I COULD HOLD HER AND MAKE THINGS BETTER. THIS CAN ONLY MAKE US THANKFUL FOR OUR FREEDOM!!!!! THANK YOU FOR REPORTING THIS ISSUE.

This story really touched me, especially at the end with the little girl that learned she had been abandoned. I am just beginning my career out of college, but I know that this story has changed me profoundly. I will seek ways to give and help children that are in need. Thank you for airing this again, please keep us updated.

I heard a quote by the reporter in this story..."These girls would give anything just for the love and security of their moms, their mothers touch. This made me re-think my own relationship with my daughter. when I come home so tired after work and she is there waiting for me. Sometimes when I get home she hugs me and goes right about her own business...but she is just happier knowing I am there. I am sure to give her more hugs and kisses after watching this program. It took me about 30 minutes to calm down after watching it. What's the most saddest is these orphaned girls over in Iraq cannot be adopted by Americans due to religious reasons! I only wish I could give one of these beautiful girls a home, a beautiful bedroom, peace, a restful nights sleep, someone to tell their dreams and secrets to, all the love they deserve, a chance at a decent education and environment. I feel helpless.

A WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION WHICH SPONSORS ORPHANS, STUDENTS,DISABLED AND TEACHERS IS MUSLIMHANDS.ORG IN THE UK. THEY ALSO HAVE SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS TO BENEFFIT THE NEEDY AROUND THE WORLD.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE!
Contact them if you have any questions.

Dear Mr. Engel,

I was so touched by your compassionate story regarding the Iraqi orphans on Dateline NBC last night. Thank you for taking the time to interact with these children. Your concern for them seems so genuine. I must say I am rather digusted by some of the negative comments I have read regarding your broadcast of this story. Yes, there are many orphans everywhere, but one reporter can't cover everything. You can only do what you can and I, for one, thank you for taking the time to share this story with us here in the U.S. who are so sheltered.

I want to know how we can donate clothing, toys, ect. directly to Elweeyah Orphanage? I would feel much joy in knowing that I directly sent items to these girls instead of a charity where we don't know what will happen to our money.

All those children had their own parents. Had their parents being around, they would have getting ready to celebrate Ramadan in October. At the end of their Holy Month they would have celebrated Eid among friends and family. Exchanged sweets and gifts. Instead they are suffering. I have also read from those writing about the children of American soldiers. Suffering, Suffering, Suffering.
Then there are those who say "Freedom Isn't Free."
And I agree. Freedom cost many, many, many pints of oil. Those pints of oil are worth more than the pints of blood of the Americans dying there. More than the blood all those Iraquis dying and then leaving orphans. At least that is the way it seems. As long as our soldiers are being sent into harms way, this will be a continuing story. The worst part of this story is that neither of these things needed to happen. What ever happened to Afghanistan? Where is Bin Laden? Where are the WMDs?
Last I heard, The Taliban is on the rise again. And our soldiers continue dying. And more children are becoming orphans. And Shiites and Sunnis die. And everyone suffers. All for what? For freedom? Please. I agree with the writer from Toronto to a degree. All this children will grow up and they will remember. And when everything is said and done, I, like many of you, wish that I could share even my last bread crumb and drop of water with those girls.

Richard I want to thank you for you touching story of the Iraqi orphans. I am in agreement with those who wish to communicate with these children. They have seen and suffered more in the past four years, than most Americas could even comprehend in a lifetime. Most Americans have a good heart and love America. However, that said, Many Americans have a tendancy to look at the world from only one point of view. They find it difficult to see America from the point of view of those who have suffered and lost everything due to our actions. Children do not understand politics or why wars are fought, only that their country has been destroyed and they are now alone in the world. How can they help but fear America? Fear breeds hatred and it is only right that these children, as well as others around the world, learn that the past four years of hell they have endured was not the will of all Americans. Had the truth been known from the start, the will of the American people would not have been that of the American President. These kids will carry this war with them for the rest of their lives. For the sake of Iraq and America, we must learn about one another in a non political way. All should respect the fact that though we may have skin tones or religious beliefs different from one another, we are all the same. That is the only way we can mend some of the damage caused by mistrust and fear. I will pray for those children and all who come after them. I also pray Americans will never be so easily led into another war unless it's citizens are truly in danger. Maybe there will be fewer war orphans in the coming years.

Richard's expose touched me deeply. I only wish there were a better way to help these precious children. I feel their human rights are being violated. Is there no higher authority that can see to an end to their interminable suffering? Can the Iraqi law that forbids their adoption not be challenged by an international court? I don't know the answers, but I do know is that I am committed to helping them in any way I can.

I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY WE CAN INVADE IRAQ WITHOUT ASKING THE IRAQIS FOR PERMISSION BUT WHEN IT COMES TO ADOPTING THESE POOR AND HELPLESS CHILDREN WE HAVE TO GO BY THEIR LAWS.COME ON PRESIDENT BUSH,DO SOMETHING TO HELP THESE KIDS,SO THAT THEY CAN BE ADOPTED BEFORE IT'S TO LATE.DON'T SAY IT CAN'T BE DONE.THOSE ARE NOT YOUR WORDS.
SIGNED;A CONCERNED HUMAN BEING

Mr. Engel, please find a way for Dateline to help Dunya find her mother. When that part aired, it just killed me. My own daughters are so dear to me, I cant imagine the anguish Dunya and her mother have been thru. And make sure Mr and Mrs Bush get a special copy sent to them! These arent the only orphans, of course, we have some of our own also. At least most of ours have some family and dont have blown up homes and towns to run from. When Mr Bush gets to replay his own life to himself, he will understand why he will burn in Hell from the havoc he has perpatrated in this world for his own selfish reasons. He will finally ask himself, "why did I push things so far?, why didnt I listen to better counsel and the American people I am supposed to represent?" Yes, we took a hit with the towers and yes, we have taken a few others, but by the Grace of God this country can take it and come out the better. This country doesnt need to make the world "fair". This country cant make the world "fair". That is up to God to handle.

Just another example of the casualties of the "BUSH"
war that was without due cause. These children and the over 40,000 Iraqi civilians killed and over 100,000 wounded are prime examples of a authortarin government sick with POWER. The 200,00 Iraqis displaced from their homes and living in tents are also casualties.

I am sitting here dumbfounded by the amount of people willing to adopt the war orphans of Iraq when there are so many American orphans in need of loving homes right here in the United States. Also please consider that if President Bush had not initiated this conflict, and force fed the American public a load of garbage, all of those poor orphans would be with their parents and my younger brother would not be serving his third tour in Iraq but would be home with his wife (who has already served one tour) and four children.

Bush needs to be impeached. period. You all leave these comments of sorrow and I can tell you that right now tears won't stop rolling down my face- But WE ARE THE PEOPLE. We are the ones who need to make change. It is long overdue that this country unites and ends this pointless war. I'm an activist with all of my might, ask yourselves- what am I doing?? I'm sick and tired of the sorrow.. its time to END IT. We all know that this war is for oil right???!! Here's the solution to this problem: Electric Cars! Why do you think the government shedded them all in California in the 90's????? google the trailer for 'who killed the electric car'...don't see the relationship to this story on these helpless children?? Let me explain it to those who don't get it: when this country has people who are brave enough to stand up and refuse to burn fossil fuels (which by the way IS KILLING US ALL) the war will end and so will this pointless war on greed which is destroying the lives of these innocent children.

Out of all the emails hasn't anyone wondered why there weren't any boys. Where are the boys? Are they taken in and educated for fighting? This is what happens in a male dominated society. I am sorry for those girls I will try to do all I can for them. But as long as there are men in charge the women will suffer.

The atrocities will continue as long as we keep Bush in the White House. Children will keep losing parents, American families will keep being separated and the public will continue to be deceived by Bush and his evil regime. As long as there is oil to be had 'American interests' in Iraq will not end. Bush does need to be impeached. His agenda will keep rolling along serving no one but his cronies and anyone else in his pocket. Time for a change. Under his leadership I will probably be labeled a terrorist and sent to Gitmo for speaking my mind.

Although it's sad what they are going through, i don't feel that we should consider adopting Iraqi children before adopting the thousands of children in the U.S. who need a loving and caring home. We should worry more about our own citizens.

George W Bush orphaned these children with his lies.

How utterly sad and completely frustrating to think that so many peoples' lives have been forever ruined by the thoughtless acts and perverse whims of this monster we have to call president. How does he live with himself? How does he sleep at night knowing that all the human destruction he has wrought has been nothing but the result of depraved lies and ambitions? Some day someone should arrest this monster and try him for crimes against humanity.

I have read the many, many comments to Richard Engel's coverage of the orphans in Iraq. Most of them reflect my own feelings of heart-wrenching sadness, frustration and a longing to do something for these and all children who suffer from the cruelty of madmen.

However, the date of this writing is January 10, 2007. Why has there been no follow-up on this story? The violence in Iraq has become much worse since the writing of Richard Engel's story. Do you think that Iraq reaction to American media-coverage might actually bring harm to these already unfortunate children?

Another organisation dedicated to helping Iraqi children is Child Aid International (www.childaidinternational.org)