News and stories

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

Nelson, Uganda.

Nelson's Story

Nelson, aged 15, grew up amidst fear, violence, and insecurity in DR Congo, a region impacted by over two decades of internal armed conflict.

Mother and daughter, World Refugee Day.

World Refugee Day 2023

Famous faces come together to support World Refugee Day with new Bella Freud t-shirt for War Child.

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.

Bring Them Home campaign hero image.

Bring Them Home campaign 2023

Celebrities and international security experts join call for British families to be brought home from unlawful detention in Syria.

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.

Galina aged 8 in Moldova posing against a wooden door

Galina's Story

Meet Galina, aged 8, from Ukraine. Due to the war, she had to flee her home country to live in Moldova.

Alina holding her daughter Alla

Alina's Story

Meet Alina. She was born in Ukraine and lived there her whole life. But now she lives in a Refugee Accommodation Centre in Moldova with her three children.