Andy Crofts to auction exclusive art in support of Ukraine
A unique art piece created by Paul Weller’s bass player Andy Crofts in light of the crisis in Ukraine is to be auctioned off, with the support of the Paul Weller band.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
Platon's story
Platon is one of the many children forced to flee his home because of the terrifying crisis in Ukraine.
War Child UK's response to the conflict in Ukraine
As a new phase of violent conflict began today in Ukraine, War Child is deeply concerned for the welfare of 7.5 million children – who are at grave risk of death, injury, mental distress, and displacement following an increased escalation in hostilities.
Our Ambassadors Rinsola Babajide and Jack Savoretti take on Peace Band!
What if we all took on the challenge to go the distance so that children living in warzones don’t have to?
Jeepster release 'It's A Cool, Cool Christmas' limited edition vinyl in aid of War Child
First released back in 2000 and now available as a vinyl double album for Christmas 2021, ‘It’s A Cool, Cool Christmas’ features artists including The Flaming Lips, Belle & Sebastian and Snow Patrol.
Sky joins forces with War Child and Choose Love for star-studded music and comedy extravaganza ‘Love Not War’
Bastille and Elbow are among the many star performers for Love Not War, an unmissable night of first-class music, all in the name of fundraising for War Child and Choose Love.
The tragedy of children recruited and used in armed conflict must stop
War Child UK, the UN Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict and the ILO call for an end to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict by 2025.
Support The Right To Dance
War Child UK mobilises underground music community with the launch of new scene-led fundraising platform, The Right To Dance.
New report from War Child finds that the UK government is providing military support to states committing grave rights violations against children
In the newly published report today, War Child argues that building the capacity of partner military forces, without appropriate efforts to ensure that the capacity is used in accordance with international law and best practice, places more children at risk.
Launching Game Action, a new fundraiser for 2021
Streaming events and a massive sale are the order of the day for the charity activation which will launch on 23 October.
Celebs show support for children in conflict through one-of-a-kind experiences for UK charity War Child
On World Ballet Day 2021, War Child UK has launched Shop for Good, a collaboration with the charity’s friends from the creative industries to support children in conflict zones around the world.
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.
