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Child in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo

Reintegrating children who have escaped armed groups into their communities, youth-led advocacy, and promoting sustainable livelihoods are at the core of our work for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

A young girl smiling in Central African Republic.

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has struggled with violence and political instability for decades, leaving 2.8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, including 1.3 million children.

Participant Hassan and his little sister stand outside their home in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing an urgent and profound crisis, with two-thirds of its population in dire need of humanitarian aid due to conflict, economic decline, and frequent natural disasters.

Children waving at a camp in Iraq.

Iraq

The devastating impacts of the war in Iraq are still being felt by children and their families across the country.

Children holding hands in a circle in a refugee camp in Syria around a colourful parachute

Syria

Since 2012, War Child has been responding to the conflict-driven crisis in Syria. In 2023, our efforts intensified due to the devastating earthquakes in the northwest of the country.

Two teams of children playing a game of tag in Burundi with red and blue bandanas on their heads. A child looks to the camera smiling with their hand raised in the air.

Burundi

Burundi is one of the world’s poorest nations. The lasting impacts of 12-years of war and frequent natural disasters have left 1.5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.

Participant plays on a slide outside one of War Child’s centres in Yemen.

Yemen

Nine years into the conflict in Yemen, almost 10 million children remain in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Children learning in a War Child supported school.

South Sudan

Political instability, local violence, flooding, severe food shortages and high inflation in South Sudan has displaced over 2 million people and has restricted access to vital services.

Girl in purple unicorn top standing against a wall in her home

Ukraine

War Child is rapidly developing and deploying its life-saving work to protect, educate, and provide for the millions of children impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine.