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.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support 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.
It's been three years since the war in Yemen began, the UK government must do more
Today marks three years of war in Yemen. Britain continues to play a vital role in helping to create the 'world's worst man-made humanitarian crisis of our time'.
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).
BRITs Week Together With O2 returns
War Child BRITs Week together with O2 returns confirming its stellar line-up for 2018.
Our new Robot film highlights the psychological effects of war
Today, we're proud to launch our new film to highlight the devastating effects of war on childhood mental health and wellbeing.
Norway suspends arms sales amid war in Yemen
The growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen has led Norway to suspend arms exports to the United Arab Emirates.
