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END THE NIGHTMARE FOR
CHILDREN IN WAR ZONES
Right now is the deadliest time to be a child this century. We rely on your help to save lives.
Children need a ceasefire now.
Keir Starmer has called for a ceasefire, but bombs are still falling on children in Gaza.
He must demand vital aid be let into Gaza and prioritise saving innocent children’s lives.
Join us and 50,000 others in calling on Keir Starmer to do everything he can to end the nightmare for Gaza's children now.
Latest campaigns
Kate Bush's "Little Shrew (Snowflake)" Short Film
Thank you so much to Kat Bush and the team for making this moving short film to draw attention to children affected by conflict.
Jingle Jam
Register to fundraise for War Child this Jingle Jam today!
About War Child
At War Child we are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
Who we are
Using our 30 years of experience and proven methods, we aim to reach children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and stay long after the cameras have gone to support them through their recovery.
At War Child, we will never give up on children affected by conflict.
Thanks to War Child, I can go to school now. It is wonderful and there are many fun games.Hamas, aged 12, Yemen Read more stories
Where we work
We deliver our vital work in thirteen countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children in war.
Get involved
Music, Gaming, Shop. There are lots of ways you can ensure a safer future for children living through war, get involved in some of them here.
Join us at a gig, buy a record, partner with us
For over 25 years we have been working with artists, labels and the music industry to release records and put on unforgettable shows. With event series such as BRITs Week and Day Of The Girl, to new music initiatives including War Child Records and The Right To Dance, there’s something for everyone to get involved with.
Partner with us, stream, play
We have been working with the gaming community for over 15 years to raise money for our life-changing programmes. From buying and playing games to becoming one of our gaming partners, find out how you can help to protect children affected by conflict.
Shop exclusive gifts and experiences
We have teamed up with our friends from the creative industries to offer an array of products, including bespoke homeware and limited-edition prints, as well as the opportunity to buy virtual gifts and one-of-a-kind experiences. Every purchase on Shop for Good will go towards ensuring that we can be there for children whose lives have been torn apart by war.
Latest News
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and communities we support around the world.
Open Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel and End to Impunity amid a Spiralling Humanitarian Catastrophe and Escalating Regional Conflict
This statement decrying the world's collective failure comes as French government convenes international conference today on Lebanon.
Day of the Girl fundraising total
We are delighted to announce the shows raised an amazing £103,500!
The situation in Lebanon
War Child is extremely worried by the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon.
Gathering for Good
Stars sign magic cards in groundbreaking fundraiser for War Child UK and Children in Conflict USA.
War Child grieves deaths of five children closely connected to its work in Lebanon
Five children closely connected to War Child's work in Lebanon have been killed in an Israeli bombardment overnight (26/09/24 – 27/09/24). Two War Child centres in Baalbek have also been completely destroyed.
DHL partners with War Child UK to support children affected by conflict
DHL becomes an official partner of War Child UK.
War Child Alliance’s ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ wins prestigious Yidan Prize for education development
War Child Alliance’s intervention ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ has received the world’s highest education accolade for its innovative, iterative and collaborative approach.
'Women in Music and Creative Industries Panel Day' for Day of the Girl
As part of War Child UK’s ‘Day Of The Girl’ Campaign With YouTube Music, we have announced further details of the 'Women in Music and Creative Industries Panel Day'.
In Memory of Michaela DePrince
It is with great sadness that we learnt late last week of the death of War Child Nederland's Ambassador, Michaela DePrince.
War Child United ‘Zo Kwe Zo’ football shirt drop
Designed by young people impacted by the ongoing conflict in Central African Republic, the shirt leads with the message ‘Zo Kwe Zo’ translating to ‘All People are People’.
Fanatical bundle for War Child
The first ever War Child Charity bundle is now live!
Day of the Girl 2024
Bree Runway, RØRY, Matilda Mann & Connie Constance perform in support of War Child's Day of the Girl campaign with YouTube Music.
