Learn to Live
Thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters, we have launched 10 pioneering initiatives for children in the Central African Republic (CAR). Find out how donations to our Learn to Live appeal have made a difference.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
Ahmad's story
At just 15 years old, Ahmad had no choice but to embark on the long and treacherous journey from Afghanistan to Iran in search of work to support his family. A journey no child should ever be forced to make.
Violent start to New Year for some of the world’s most vulnerable children
War Child UK, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict, has warned that while the world is focused on the pandemic and the race to roll out a vaccine, some of the world’s worst and most violent conflicts are slipping out of control.
Borderlands: The journey no child should have to make
Every day, 11 unaccompanied children trudge across the border between Afghanistan and Iran.
The hidden victims of sexual violence in war
The UN estimates that in conflict zones, for every one rape that is reported, between 10 and 20 rapes are not.
UK government pledges match funding to Learn to Live
We are delighted to reveal that the UK government will double, pound for pound, all donations to our #LearnToLive campaign, up to £500,000.
5 myths about child soldiers
There're lots of myths and misinformation out there about child soldiers. This Red Hand Day, we want to set the record straight.
UK's allies put children's lives at risk
Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.
Thousands of children affected by violence in the CAR
'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR
How we help child soldiers
We support children who have been released from armed groups in the Central African Republic to go back to their families, schools and communities.
Violence in Afghanistan makes it a challenging place to operate
With recent attacks against NGOs, Afghanistan continues to be one of the most complex and challenging places to work.
Why do children become child soldiers?
War Child UK's report, 'Tug of War: Children in Armed Groups in DRC', shows that in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) most children are joining 'voluntarily'.
