In light of the hateful rhetoric about refugees, Muslims, and innocent victims of ISIS violence expressed throughout the recent U.S. Presidential campaign, there is reason to be concerned as a new administration prepares take power in Washington.

To counter these messages and educate policymakers and the public about the value of our immigrants, the need to provide a meaningful humanitarian response to the crisis in Iraq, and the potential for peace – we need your support.

One of our most generous donors who recognizes the extraordinary challenges the new administration presents has committed to match, dollar-for-dollar, every gift we receive between now and the end of 2016 up to $80,000.

Since its founding by veterans of the Gulf War in 1998, the Education for Peace in Iraq Center has stood by the belief that a solely military solution to Iraq’s multi-faceted challenges will not work to promote security and ensure prosperity. To defeat ISIS and make Iraq whole, we must address the humanitarian needs of the 3.3 million Iraqis displaced by violence, aid and assist Iraqi civil society so that good governance can thrive, and empower young people with education and economic opportunity – as they are Iraq’s future.

We are working hard toward these ends, and are counting on you to support our efforts into the new year. Knowing that your gift will have double the impact, please make a contribution today.