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 theme: Child Protection
Helplines can save children
Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Why do children become child soldiers?
War Child UK's report, 'Tug of War: Children in Armed Groups in DRC', shows that in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) most children are joining 'voluntarily'.
Thousands of children affected by violence in the CAR
'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR
UK's allies put children's lives at risk
Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.
UK government pledges match funding to Learn to Live
We are delighted to reveal that the UK government will double, pound for pound, all donations to our #LearnToLive campaign, up to £500,000.
The hidden victims of sexual violence in war
The UN estimates that in conflict zones, for every one rape that is reported, between 10 and 20 rapes are not.
Borderlands: The journey no child should have to make
Every day, 11 unaccompanied children trudge across the border between Afghanistan and Iran.
Violent start to New Year for some of the world’s most vulnerable children
War Child UK, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict, has warned that while the world is focused on the pandemic and the race to roll out a vaccine, some of the world’s worst and most violent conflicts are slipping out of control.
Learn to Live
Thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters, we have launched 10 pioneering initiatives for children in the Central African Republic (CAR). Find out how donations to our Learn to Live appeal have made a difference.
