News and stories

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

Daria standing in a classroom.

Daria's story

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

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.

A boy smiling

David's story

Escaping violence and finding hope across the border in Uganda.

Sama smiling with her face between her hands.

Sama's Story

Sama is six years old and from Syria.

Roda playing with a toy.

Roda's story

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

Raina standing in front of a temporary home in Syria.

Rania's Story

Rania, a 38-year-old mother of eight, endured immense psychological and social pressures due to Syria’s ongoing crises and devastating earthquakes.

Salem and Saeed standing together.

Saeed and Salem’s story

Empowering caregivers and unlocking a generation through positive parenting with UK Aid Match.

Marwa in a War Child safe space in Yemen.

Marwa’s story

Reviving dreams and unlocking a generation of children to fulfil their potential with UK Aid Match.

The siblings at a refugee camp in South Sudan.

Nyakuma and Ajou

Siblings Nyakuma and Ajou are from South Sudan, read their story.

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.