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BRITs Week presented by Mastercard for War Child 2023 shows announced.

RISING is back for the third year running!

In celebration of the UN ratified ‘International Day of the Girl Child’, War Child have launched their Day of The Girl initiative - a creative campaign aimed at empowering girls and young women, to amplify their voices, address the challenges they face, and boldly promote their human rights.

Featuring 150 photographers including: David Bailey, Inez & Vinoodh, Tim Walker, Corrine Day, Nadav Kander, David Sims, Walter Pfeiffer, Venetia Scott. 3 October – 30 November 2022

In March 2022, we announced that the UK government would be matching public donations to our Unlock a Generation appeal.

National Album Day Ambassador Sam Ryder launches this year’s National Album Day on 15 October with a special concert on 26th September.

Record Store Day 2022 raises more than £27,000 for War Child.

Breakout star DYLAN to headline exclusive show at Lafayette in support of War Child UK’s ‘Day of the Girl’ initiative.

War Child’s close friend and Director of Studio Juice joins as our latest industry ambassador.

On Monday 2nd May IDLES, Portishead and many more played a one-off Ukrainian HELP! Concert for War Child at O2 Academy Bristol which has raised a staggering £145,320 to support children and their families in Ukraine.

The Shop for Good’s latest campaign has launched, getting ready for the new school year whilst making helping children in war torn countries get #BackToSchool.

Everpress have teamed up with Democratic Republic of Congo born illustrator Estherr La Main D’or to create this specially designed t-shirt, with 100% of profits being donated to War Child.