News and stories

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

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Day of The Girl 2022

In celebration of the UN ratified ‘International Day of the Girl Child’, War Child have launched their Day of The Girl initiative - a creative campaign aimed at empowering girls and young women, to amplify their voices, address the challenges they face, and boldly promote their human rights.

Poster for the Sam Ryder show in aid of War Child

Sam Ryder In Aid Of War Child

National Album Day Ambassador Sam Ryder launches this year’s National Album Day on 15 October with a special concert on 26th September.

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RSD x War Child

Record Store Day 2022 raises more than £27,000 for War Child.

Fane Productions theatre.

Fane Productions X War Child UK

Fane, specialists in the production and curation of spoken word events, and War Child are proud to announce their new and exciting partnership.

Photo credit: @martinthompsonphotography

“Music has the power to heal”

In May 2022, IDLES headlined an extraordinary bill of uniquely Bristolian artists for a one-off benefit gig in support of War Child.