Policies and reports

Explore War Child's latest reports, research, advocacy papers and organisational policies.

Girl at school.

Annual report 2018

2018 was another proud year for War Child in our efforts to support and stand up for children in some of the most hostile environments on earth. As a result of our work, more than 100,000 children and their families living with the scourge of conflict across Africa and the Middle East were able to access a range of crucial services.

Former child soldiers at school in the Central African Republic.

Rethink Child Soldiers

This report aims to bring global attention to the challenges related to the reintegration of children associated with armed forces and groups, and promote better policy, practice and funding in the future.

VoiceMore group in the Central African Republic.

VoiceMore: Combating corruption and abuse in schools

This report outlines a VoiceMore project led by a group of young people living in Bangui in the Central African Republic, supported by War Child. It details their concerns regarding sexual abuse and corruption in schools, what they feel are the causes and consequences, the research they designed and conducted, and their recommendations for ways to address the issue.

Children in Afghanistan smile at one of War Child's centres.

Annual report 2017

In 2017, thanks to our amazing supporters and partners we were able to reach 165,237 children, young people and adults – beating our annual target of 160,000.

War Child staff member stands with back to camera showing jacket with War Child logo on their back.

Code of conduct

The following guidelines are referring to appropriate and inappropriate behaviour of adults towards children and of children towards other children. Everyone contracted by War Child must adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Participant smiles to the camera in a camp for those displaced by conflict.

Annual report 2016

In 2016, we reached 109,000 children, young people and adults across our country programmes thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters and partners.