News and stories

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

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.

Daniela and her baby Andriy in Ukraine, 2023.

Daniela's Story

Meet Daniela, aged 35, she was living in northeast Ukraine before the war started. Now, she lives in the Refugee Accommodation Centre in western Ukraine with two of her four children.