News and stories

One of the best things about working for War Child is that you meet people who you know you'll remember for the rest of your life. 

Today is International Women's Day. To celebrate we wanted to introduce Iman and Viviane — two inspiring women who are working to change children's lives.

In five years, Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery have supported War Child with a total of £10m. This is an incredible amount.

Living within a war zone and experiencing the horrific realities of conflict can have life-altering consequences to someone’s life.

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.

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.