News and stories

Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.

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BRITs Week 2025 raises £645k

We're delighted to announce that BRITs Week 25, delivered by DHL, raised an incredible £645k for War Child!

Sama smiling with her face between her hands.

Sama's Story

Sama is six years old and from Syria.

A collapsed building in Ukraine.

Ukraine: 3 Years of War

War Child has provided life-changing support to 247,657 children and families affected by the war in Ukraine since 2022.

Roda playing with a toy.

Roda's story

Roda, 12, vividly remembers the day the war in Ukraine began.

Girl from Gaza

USAID Cuts Are Putting Millions of Lives at Risk 

On 20 January 2025, the U.S. government announced a 90-day suspension of foreign aid, disrupting humanitarian programs that provide education, protection and mental health support for millions of children in conflict zones.