About US
War Child works with children affected by war in Iraq, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. We work with children who have been hit hardest by the joint forces of poverty, conflict and social exclusion. Our groundbreaking work with former child soldiers, street children and children in prison has supported and helped thousands who would otherwise not have been able to reintegrate with their community, gain access to education or enjoy sustainable livelihood support.
The children we work with participate directly in our decision making and project design. In this way our projects reflect their needs not ours.
War Child works closely with other aid organisations and local and national government to ensure the knowledge and skills gained through our work are shared with as many people as possible. In this way we are able to help many more children than we can hope to reach directly.
How we work
War Child works alongside local partner organisations in a way that involves children and their communities directly. We use what we learn from them to support the most marginalised street children, children in conflict with the law and children formerly associated with fighting forces. Practical initiatives alongside local, national and international advocacy ensure the long-term protection of these children.
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