Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
War Child UK, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict, has warned that while the world is focused on the pandemic and the race to roll out a vaccine, some of the world’s worst and most violent conflicts are slipping out of control.
With the help and support of funders, such as the Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, we have been able to rapidly respond to COVID-19 and provide a safety net for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Alex Becquevort, War Child’s Country Director for the DRC explains how.
Arctic Monkeys and War Child are proud to announce the release of 'Arctic Monkeys - Live At The Royal Albert Hall'.
This World Food Day we are celebrating the amazing agricultural work our teams are doing in local communities in Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Originally launched in 1995 to raise funds for children affected by the Bosnian War, the HELP album has been hailed one of the best charity albums of all time.
To celebrate the album's 25th anniversary, the HELP will be re-issued on special edition vinyl, and made available on digital and streaming platforms for the first time.
When Islamic State (ISIS) forces attacked their village in Northern Iraq, Soleen and her family were forced to flee their home. Now living in a camp for those displaced by the conflict, Soleen attends a War Child community centre where she can play, learn and be a child again.
Coronavirus is creating a children’s emergency, dragging alarming numbers of boys and girls into poverty and child labour in conflict-affected countries.
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease in the UK, the number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise in some of the world’s most at-risk communities.
We are delighted to announce that War Child will be the Official Charity Partner of Record Store Day 2020 with three exclusive and limited-edition releases from U2, David Bowie and Manic Street Preachers.
London will once again welcome an amazing selection of artists for a number of one-off gigs taking place for The BRIT Awards 2020 with Mastercard, to celebrate another phenomenal year for British Music
War Child UK is calling for children of British citizens who have been accused of association with extremist groups in Syria and Iraq to be immediately supported to travel to the UK following the Turkish invasion of Syria.
