News and stories

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

Hayat and her goat.

Hayat's Story

Meet Hayat, she's 18 years old and lives in Yemen.

Edisa and her baby.

Edisa's Story

At 19 years old, Edisa's life took an irreversible turn when she was forced to flee her home in Burundi. Settling in a refugee camp in eastern DR Congo, she confronted hunger, uncertainty, and the unexpected loss of her father.

Children playing at a Team Up project in Sudan, ran by War Child Holland.

MOVEMENT-BASED INTERVENTION WINS PRESTIGIOUS LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD AWARD

Who would’ve thought that War Child would share the stage with all-time greats like Lionel Messi and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce? Yet, as we pick up the Laureus Sport for Good Award it will be all eyes on TeamUp, our flagship psychosocial support intervention for children affected by conflict…

Childs drawing from Ukraine, 2023.

Supporting the Roma community in Ukraine

The Roma community in Ukraine is one of the largest minority groups in the country, with an estimated population of around 400,000 people, however there is a lack of census data available to give a precise number.

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.