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.

Adit standing near her home and smiling.

Adit's Story

Meet Adit, aged 12, who lives in South Sudan and takes part in our TeamUp programme.

Bring Them Home campaign hero image.

Bring Them Home campaign

Celebrities and international security experts join call for British families to be brought home from unlawful detention in Syria.

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.

Participant Nadia reads to her siblings at their home in a displacement camp in Iraq.

International Women’s Day 2021

We’re marking International Women’s Day 2021 by celebrating the millions of incredible women and girls around the world who fight every day to make the world a better place.