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What would you expect a child to draw? Animals, some pretty flowers, perhaps some trees and a bright blue sky?

War has been an unwelcome friend for children in the Central African Republic but, thanks to the players of People’s Postcode Lottery, many are building brighter futures.

War Child believes that music and creativity is a powerful tool at bringing people together and inspiring hope, that’s why ENO is our perfect partner.

Jon Hopkins, Alexis Taylor, Tom Misch & Everything Everything to headline War Child’s ‘Safe & Sound’ gigs.

Since 2016 War Child has been working in partnership with the IKEA Foundation to provide a programme that helps children play, learn and develop.

Meet Mimi, a War Child UK Youth Advocate from Libya. Her poem ‘Weak’ shows the effects of growing up female in a war zone.

We are delighted to reveal that the UK government will double, pound for pound, all donations to our #LearnToLive campaign, up to £500,000.   

There're lots of myths and misinformation out there about child soldiers. This Red Hand Day, we want to set the record straight.

In 2013 we were supporting 62,236 children affected by war annually. Now, thanks to the players of the People's Postcode Lottery, that's increased to 165,237.

The Yazidi religious minority came to global attention four years ago when ISIS took over parts of northern Iraq.

Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.

'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR