Outrunning the Accelerated Learning Program
Since we started the accelerated learning programme being implemented by one of our partners as part of the Comic Relief funded project, I heard lots of anecdotes about the challenges the tutors are facing but the most unusual of all the challenges has been the fact that they are struggling to cope with the vigour, enthusiasm, and dedication of the girls they are teaching!
Volunteers wanted for Uganda programme
We are training 120 child mothers and formerly abducted young people in computing, auto-mechanics, welding and fabrication and catering so that they’ll be able to find work and help their communities. But we need volunteers to make this happen.
Ugandan volunteer: report
After years of enduring the sound of gun shots, witnessing killings and abductions, MORO ANGELO, Volunteer on the Comic Relief Project is beginning to feel that the world is forgetting about the two decade conflict in Northern Uganda.
An eye opening and emotional experience. Part 1 of 3.
Upon her return from the Democratic Republic of Congo, War Child's fundraising manager, Sara Bowcutt tells us about her experience.
An eye opening and emotional experience. Part 2 of 3.
Following the initial impressions upon her arrival, Sara tells us about her first day in the DRC and the amazing children she meets.
An eye opening and emotional experience. Part 3 of 3.
After a good nights sleep and no insect bites Sara's ready for Day 2 in Congo.
BBC denies help to charity response to the humanitarian disaster in Gaza
War Child’s CEO, Mark Waddington, argues why the BBC should overturn its decision and provide crucial help.
Routine beatings of children and extortion by the police in Kinshasa
Upon his return from the Democratic Republic of Congo, War Child CEO, Mark Waddington blogs.
Heroes Walk in Famous Footsteps
With our tracks for ‘Heroes’ recorded, War Child CEO, Mark Waddington takes a trip to the legendary Abby Road Studios.
Re-launch of our School Citizenship pack
Our secondary citizenship resources have gone and got themselves a face-lift. Find out more about their transformation and get your hands on this full scheme of work.
