Through the efforts of No More Victims, a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps victims of war, Abdul Hakeem successfully received a prosthetic eye and facial reconstructive surgery to treat injuries he incurred as a result of U.S fire in Fallujah in 2004.

Shyly grinning at a crowd of eager faces, Abdul Hakeem said he feels happy and is looking forward to playing soccer with his friends and siblings when he goes back to Iraq.

"No More Victims is a great organization and has made a huge difference in Abdul Hakeem’s life. After his face was disfigured, he became really reserved and wouldn’t even attend school. Now he’s doing much better," said Abdul Hakeem’s father, Ismael, in an interview with InFocus.

Cole Miller, founding director of No More Victims, said he believes the organization is a proactive way to counter the violence. "The basic idea is if you object to war, then you can find a way to help someone, and tell their story."