News and stories

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

Ksenia sitting in a park

Ksenia's story

Ksenia Koldin is 21 years old and has only one family member, her 14 year old brother.

Ivan sat in a classroom holding 3 passports.

Ivan's story

Ivan Sarancha is 18 years old and originally from Luhansk, a territory under Russian occupation.

Daria standing in a classroom.

Daria's story

Daira Zagraniuk is a psychologist at Save Ukraine, where she has worked since March 2024.

Return Every Child

Return Every Child

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly displaced and taken into Russia - Take action.

A collapsed building in Ukraine.

Ukraine: 3 Years of War

War Child has provided life-changing support to 247,657 children and families affected by the war in Ukraine since 2022.

Roda playing with a toy.

Roda's story

Roda, 12, vividly remembers the day the war in Ukraine began.

Child in Ukraine.

Ukraine Conflict: Two Years On

War Child has been working to support those on the frontline in Ukraine and surrounding countries since the conflict began. 

Children and War Child partner staff playing at a child friendly space in Syria with paper flowers

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we aim to highlight the crucial role of providing psychosocial support to children living in conflict zones.

Childs drawing from Ukraine, 2023.

Supporting the Roma community in Ukraine

The Roma community in Ukraine is one of the largest minority groups in the country, with an estimated population of around 400,000 people, however there is a lack of census data available to give a precise number.

Girl in purple unicorn top standing against a wall in her home

War Child in 2022

In 2022 War Child UK were able to provide support to 256,700 children and adults - making it our strongest year ever.

#HelpUkraineSong banner image.

#HelpUkraineSong

A global grassroots movement which has already gained huge momentum and will unite the world through music on Eurovision finals day in a musical moment of solidarity for Ukraine whilst raising money for children affected by the conflict.

Broken Walls

Black Razor Records for War Child

Black Razor Records and alternative rock/rap artists, Ivar & The Horde, today announce the release of a new anti-war song “Broken Walls”, dedicated to raising money for the children affected by the War In Ukraine.