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News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
David's story
Escaping violence and finding hope across the border in Uganda.
From destruction to recovery, helping families returning home in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Many have lost everything, their homes looted or destroyed in the fighting.
Sudan's children deserve more than silence.
Two years since the fighting intensified in Sudan, the country is at breaking point, and its children are paying the highest price.
South Sudan: A Nation on the Brink, and Its Children in the Crosshairs
War Child warn child recruitment could rise.
Sama's Story
Sama is six years old and from Syria.
Reverse aid cuts to children in war zones
Join us in calling for the UK Government to restore its commitment to international aid.
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.
New petition calling for a permanent ceasefire
War Child are calling on the UK Government to do all it can to secure lasting peace for the children of Gaza.
Saeed and Salem’s story
Empowering caregivers and unlocking a generation through positive parenting with UK Aid Match.
Marwa’s story
Reviving dreams and unlocking a generation of children to fulfil their potential with UK Aid Match.
War Child shares first study of psychological impact of war on vulnerable children in Gaza.
A first of its kind report - written by Gaza based Community Training Centre for Crisis Management, who are supported by War Child Alliance - lays bare the shocking psychological impact of the ongoing war on children in Gaza.
