Why do children become child soldiers?
War Child UK's report, 'Tug of War: Children in Armed Groups in DRC', shows that in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) most children are joining 'voluntarily'.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
Helplines can save children
Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The effects of being a child soldier can last a lifetime
It’s almost impossible to know the exact figure but it’s estimated there are tens of thousands of children in armed groups around the world.
5 ways books can change lives in war
One in six children across the world are living in areas impacted by war. Millions are out of school. Access to education, and to books, is crucial for children affected by war.
Women are not considered equal to men in my country
Edwige works for War Child UK's project fighting Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
UN guilty of sending mixed messages around tolerance for grave violators
Below is the full text of the open letter that War Child, together with 40 other organisations, sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the publication of this year’s Children and Armed Conflict Annual Report.
