War Child presents Sound & Vision
Peter Doig, Maggi Hambling CBE, Corbin Shaw, Unskilled Worker and over 50 more visual artists respond to Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill to raise funds for War Child.
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NO CHILD FORGOTTEN IN GAZA
Gaza is still a living nightmare for children and the UK government must do everything it can to end their suffering for good.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
In conflict zones everywhere from Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, children's lives are being torn apart by violence and fighting.
Latest campaigns
Return Every Child
Return Every Child is a campaign calling for the safe return of the children taken from their homes in Ukraine and moved into Russia, stripped of their names and their identities erased.
War Child presents AURORA
Announcing a very special and intimate show at the stunning Union Chapel in London on 10th December, featuring War Child ambassador AURORA.
About War Child
At War Child we are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
Who we are
Using our 30 years of experience and proven methods, we aim to reach children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and stay long after the cameras have gone to support them through their recovery.
At War Child, we will never give up on children affected by conflict.
Thanks to War Child, I can go to school now. It is wonderful and there are many fun games.Hamas, aged 12, Yemen Read more stories
Where we work
We deliver our vital work in fourteen countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children in war.
Get involved
There are lots of ways you can ensure a safer future for children living through war. Here are some ways you can get involved.
Join us at a gig, buy a record, partner with us
For over 25 years we have been working with artists, labels and the music industry to release records and put on unforgettable shows. With event series such as BRITs Week and Day Of The Girl, to new music initiatives including War Child Records and The Right To Dance, there’s something for everyone to get involved with.
Partner with us, stream, play
We have been working with the gaming community for over 15 years to raise money for our life-changing programmes. From buying and playing games to becoming one of our gaming partners, find out how you can help to protect children affected by conflict.
Our work is deeply rooted in creative collaborations
We work at the heart of the creative Industries spanning art, film, theatre, TV, literature and fashion to create our ever-growing programme of curated events, exhibitions, auctions and talks that raise money to support children affected by conflict.
Latest News
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and communities we support around the world.
War Child’s ‘Day of the Girl’ Concert Series Raises Over £40,000
Intimate live shows featuring English Teacher, girli & Katy J Pearson support girls and women affected by conflict.
Sound & Vision 2025
War Child invites 52 artists to create artwork inspired by Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ for Sound & Vision 2025.
Mounting alarm as Israeli authorities reject NGO applications to transport life-saving aid into Gaza
41 organisations operating on the ground in Gaza call on the Government of Israel to uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and international law and let humanitarian aid flow freely.
We Can't Forget Sudan's Children
War Child’s Emergency Response
Yemen's Escalating Hunger Crisis: Nearly Half the Population Struggles to Find Enough Food
As new data reveals that Yemen is now the world's second biggest food crisis, with half of its population facing hunger and nearly half of all children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition, this World Food Day, international and national organisations in Yemen are calling for urgent action to address the escalating hunger crisis.
War Child Presents AURORA - An Initimate Performance
Announcing a very special and intimate show at the stunning Union Chapel in London on 10th December, featuring War Child ambassador AURORA.
612 Million Girls and Women Are Living in Conflict
In war, women and girls suffer most - but when supported, they are often the ones who hold families and communities together.
Millions of children in war zones need mental health support
With the right mental health support they can heal from the trauma of war.
Win a pair of tickets to the official Spiritfarer video game concert!
Enter War Child's exclusive prize draw to win a pair of tickets for Spiritfarer: The Farewell Melodies at Cadogan Hall, London, on Saturday 25 October 2025.
BBC Radio 4 Appeal
We’re honoured to have been selected as one of BBC Radio 4’s featured charities for their weekly charity appeal. The support of listeners will help us reach even more children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict.
Leaders of major aid groups call on world leaders to intervene following UN genocide conclusion
The leaders of over 20 major aid groups in Gaza call for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluding, for the first time, that genocide is being committed.
Joy Crookes joins War Child as Music Ambassador
War Child are excited to announce that Joy Crookes is now Music Ambassador for the charity.
