Little girl in Yemen plays on equipment outside a child-friendly space.

Who we are

We’re the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. We’re driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child living through war.

At War Child, we will never give up on children affected by conflict. 

War Child is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades, we’ve been driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child living through war.  

We aim to reach children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and support them long after the cameras have gone. We deliver life-changing services and support in communities affected by conflicts to keep children safe and help them to heal and learn for the chance of a better future.

Participant plays with a skipping rope outside one of War Child’s centres in the Central African Republic.
What we stand for

Our vision, mission and values

We’re driven by a single goal - ensuring a safe future for every child living through war. Wherever we work, we are guided by our values and are committed to reaching those who need us most, when they need us most.

Child running in Mostar, Bosnia.
Our history

Where it all began

War Child was founded in 1993 by filmmakers David Wilson and Bill Leeson, along with social entrepreneur Willemijn Verloop. On assignment in the former Yugoslavia, they were horrified by the violence and ethnic cleansing they witnessed and especially its impact on children.

War Child staff member plays games with children in child-friendly space in Iraq.
Our people

Meet the people at War Child

War Child employees, Senior Leadership team, Board of Trustees and ambassadors, all share the same passion to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children in war.

Child plays cats cradle in a War Child child-friendly space in Iraq.
Our network and partners

Who we work with

We work with a number of passionate, creative and forward-thinking partners, agencies, brands, corporates, trusts and foundations to ensure we have the greatest impact for children living through conflict.

Work for us 

With high levels of commitment, courage and creativity, War Child colleagues work hard to keep children safe.   

If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we’d love to hear from you. 

Careers at War Child