we couldn't
bear to
look away.
The CAWZ Coalition is a youth-led organization supporting children in active war zones — because kids helping kids changes everything. We send care, comfort, and the bear necessities to Lebanon and beyond.
🐾 81.8% of every dollar goes directly to children in need
Kids helping kids.
That's the whole point.
"We put the human in humanitarian."
We're students, young volunteers, and community members from Colorado who got tired of scrolling past the headlines. Children in active war zones aren't just statistics — they're kids who deserve toys, comfort, and someone who gives a bear hug from thousands of miles away.
CAWZ is youth-led because we believe young people have the energy, the empathy, and the grit to drive real change. We don't just raise money — we pack boxes, build relationships, and show up.
beyond the bear necessities.
We don't just meet basic needs — we go further, because every child deserves more than survival.
"Bear Necessities"
The bare essentials, covered first.
Care packages that make sure basic needs are met — clothing, medical supplies, hygiene kits, and essentials for families who've lost everything. Because this is the bare minimum.
"Bear Hugs"
The human in humanitarian.
The "nonessentials" that make a child's day worth smiling about — toys, games, art supplies, and cards. Once basic needs are met, every child deserves a hug from someone who cares.
Coming Soon...
Growing with you.
Our third pillar is taking shape — long-term resilience, domestic community building, and youth empowerment. Stay tuned. The bear isn't done yet. 🐻
Distribution of Funds
- Children in Need (81.8%)
- Fundraising Events (7.3%)
- Marketing (4.5%)
- Legal Costs (3.6%)
- Operational (2.8%)
81.8% of all donations go straight to a child.
We're not a big corporate org with marble lobbies and inflated salaries. We're young people running a lean, transparent operation where almost every dollar you give reaches a real child — in a real conflict zone — within weeks.
- Bear Necessities & Bear HugsMedical supplies, clothing, toys, and comfort kits — the tangible stuff that lands in children's hands.
- Direct to LebanonWe partner with local organizations to get aid there responsibly, without the bloat.
- Full AccountabilityEvery dollar is tracked. Ask us anything about where your money goes — we'll tell you.
"compassion is the bear minimum."
we aim to go further. 🐻
Children do not start wars. But they pay the heaviest price. The CAWZ Coalition exists because young people from Colorado decided that doing nothing wasn't an option.
Join the CAWZ Today.
Give what you can.
We'll make it count.
Over 81% goes directly to children. No fluff, no overhead bloat. Just young people making sure other young people aren't forgotten.
Working toward 501(c)(3) status. All contributions go directly to our mission.