Just in time for the new year, we're introducing our new Black Bars tee!
The black bars in our logo symbolize not only a hidden story, but the identity of a child in need of protection. By wearing our classic Black Bars Tee, you are helping us fight to save these children and share the truth about child soldiers. Read the full story of What’s Behind The Black Bars here.
Read MorePROJECT AK-47's focus has been, and still is child soldiers and kids in the worst kinds of conditions. Haiyan left devastation in its wake like a WWII war zone. Children are left parentless, and parents with little shelter, food or work, leave children unattended for long hours. In these conditions, children are at high risk of trafficking. The NPA operates in the region and will become frustrated with slow government response. That will create another surge of propaganda to convince children to join the rebel group ranks in the coming year.
Read MoreThe scale of devastation in the Philippines is enormous. Relief efforts and funding will be needed for a long time to come.
We have been on the ground since the beginning and we will be there through the end. With your continued support we can work to make these photos only a memory and not a reality.
What follows are words directly from one of our team members on the ground in the Philippines. They are truly heartbreaking. We hope this helps bring a better understanding of the true reality of thousands in the Philippines this holiday season.
"I'm going to try to update you on Leyte - words are hardly adequate. The scale of destruction is so enormous it's very difficult to even attempt.
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