News and stories

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

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KT Tunstall releases song for War Child

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease in the UK, the number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise in some of the world’s most at-risk communities.

Examples of records that can be bought on record store day including David Bowie and Manic Street Preachers

Record Store Day 2020

We are delighted to announce that War Child will be the Official Charity Partner of Record Store Day 2020 with three exclusive and limited-edition releases from U2, David Bowie and Manic Street Preachers.

Artwork of BRITs Week presented by Mastercard for War Child 2022.

BRITs Week Together With O2 2020 Shows Announced

London will once again welcome an amazing selection of artists for a number of one-off gigs taking place for The BRIT Awards 2020 with Mastercard, to celebrate another phenomenal year for British Music

Boys playing on a climbing frame.

UK Government must protect British children in Syria

War Child UK is calling for children of British citizens who have been accused of association with extremist groups in Syria and Iraq to be immediately supported to travel to the UK following the Turkish invasion of Syria.

Caroline running the London Marathon for War Child in 2017.

12 marathons and counting

Running one marathon is impressive, but for Caroline one wasn't enough. She told us how it feels to be a 12-time marathon runner, raising more than £30,000 for War Child.

Rehabilitating child soldiers is really complex; there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

It’s time to rethink child soldiers

War Child's new report, Rethink Child Soldiers, outlines how current efforts to reintegrate ex-child soldiers back into communities aren't good enough.

Stress in conflict.

Stress in conflict

National Stress Awareness Month has helped to spread the word about stress, the effects of stress and coping mechanisms.