News and stories

Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.

Artwork for new War Child Record releases.

New releases from War Child Records

War Child releases four classic albums originally released for War Child between 2002 and 2009, on War Child Records, our new independent record label.

Jawad-smiling

Jawad's story

Following the death of his father, Jawad had no choice but to embark on a long and treacherous journey from Afghanistan to Iran to try and provide for his family.

Portrait of Hamas

Hamas' story

The impacts of COVID-19 on Hamas’ family left her unable to go to school. This story is all too common for families in Yemen, who must place daily survival over their children’s education.

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Record Store Day 2021

War Child Records announces first release as part of the Official Charity Partnership with Record Store Day.

Participant Jawad sits on the lower bunk bed at the War Child centre in Herat, Afghansitan.

UK Aid Match funding delay

War Child UK Global Ambassadors, Carey Mulligan, Marcus Mumford and Vanessa Kirby, alongside an extensive list of supporters, have submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab.

Little boy wearing a dark polo shirt looks back at the camera.

What's happening in Gaza?

Humanitarian action may not be the only thing needed in Gaza and Israel, but it is essential if we are to save the futures of innocent children who have been caught up in other people’s battles.