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Iraq Appeal

One child dies every 5 minutes in Iraq. 1 in 5 don't have enough food and 50% can't go to school. The humanitarian crisis is escalating and yet funding is inadequate. War Child is the only international child protection agency working in south Iraq. Help us raise £1.5m to continue our work with children there.

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Army of You

Army of You Thursday 29th May

Bringing together some of the most exciting names across the UK’s thriving new music scene this year’s Army of You will be headlined by Does It Offend You Yeah? with live performances from The Rumble Strips, Kid Harpoon, Autokratz, Edward J Hicks and more TBA. Plus we’ve got DJ sets from Punks Jump Up, Filthy Dukes, Adventures Close to Home, Stop Making Me, Kill Em All and Show Your Bones.

Nobility, corruption and conflict in the heart of Congo 7th April 2008

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In the last of his blogs from Democratic Republic of Congo War Child's CEO Mark Waddington looks at life in the capital Kinshasa and the war that has left it severely impoverished.

Filed under: Democratic Republic of Congo

Women in Afghanistan 31st March 2008

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The challenges facing women in Afghanistan are severe. The country is ranked second from bottom on the UN's Gender Development Index and many barriers to education, work and human rights remain. But there are glimmers of hope amongst the darkness. War Child's Security Manager tells us more.

Filed under: Afghanistan

Street Life (Part 2) 31st March 2008

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In the second of his reports from Democratic Republic of Congo War Child's CEO Mark Waddington reports on how our centres for street children operate and how children are getting involved in their management.

Filed under: Democratic Republic of Congo

About War Child

War Child is an international charity that works with children affected by war in Afghanistan, Iraq, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Our work with former child soldiers, children in prison and children living and working on the streets gives them support, protection and opportunities. To make sure we provide them with what they need we involve them directly in all our decision making.

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