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Our new Angry Mob

Schools | 5th January 2009

Our new social networking site for young people has launched and our Schools Manager Caroline shares the story of how it was built - and her new found love of HTML coding

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Dumball Rally trip report

Supporters | 19th December 2008

Rob Johnson reports back on his trip across Europe and Africa in a clapped-out Citreon 2CV as part of the Dumball Rally 2008. Though they lost their windsreen and roof along the way, Rob and his sister raised a fantastic £11,000 for War Child

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Up for a challenge

Supporters | 17th December 2008

War Child's challenge events are a great way to not only experience the adventure of a lifetime — but also to raise money for us at the same time. Danielle in our fundraising team gives us the inside story on what's involved...

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My first year at War Child

Supporters | 15th December 2008

From a lunch club in Battle to visiting the children in D.R. Congo living with the horrific affects of war — our Fundraising Manager Sara shares some of the highlights of her first year working for War Child.

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Reporting from Iraq: Children keen to acquire weapons

Iraq blog | 25th November 2008

The latest report from our team in Iraq tells of the growing appeal of weapons for young children and their eagerness to play war games in an enviorment already populated by heavily armed militias and coalition troops.

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Neutrality in a time of crisis

DRC Blog | 20th November 2008

As Goma and North Kivu face a humanitarian crisis it is once again the children of war burdening the greatest challenges.

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Reporting from Iraq: Losing Trust in the Government

Iraq blog | 31st October 2008

The latest from our team in Iraq reveals the growing distrust towards the Iraqi government in a time where basic needs are not being met.

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Reporting from Iraq: Internally Displaced People

Iraq blog | 16th October 2008

War Child's child protection officer in Iraq reports back on the challenges faced by the country's internally displaced people and what War Child has done to help.

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Changing Situations - A Report From Our Iraqi Translator

Iraq blog | 9th October 2008

War Child's Iraqi translator reports on the story of an old friend, Abu Mohammed.

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A Virtual March For Real Peace

Supporters | 2nd October 2008

On September 19 2008, Habbo, the world's largest virtual world for teenagers teamed up with War Child UK to stage the world's biggest online gathering. Raising awareness of the impact of conflict on young people, thousands of teens came out to show their support for the UN International Day of Peace on Sunday 21 September.

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