The effects of being a child soldier can last a lifetime
It’s almost impossible to know the exact figure but it’s estimated there are tens of thousands of children in armed groups around the world.
News type: Blog
Helplines can save children
Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Why do children become child soldiers?
War Child UK's report, 'Tug of War: Children in Armed Groups in DRC', shows that in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) most children are joining 'voluntarily'.
Thousands of children affected by violence in the CAR
'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR
What are grave violations
There are six ‘grave violations’ of children defined by the United Nations (UN). Here's what they are.
UK's allies put children's lives at risk
Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.
Why thousands of Yazidis are displaced in Iraq
The Yazidi religious minority came to global attention four years ago when ISIS took over parts of northern Iraq.
Here's why players of the People's Postcode Lottery change lives
In 2013 we were supporting 62,236 children affected by war annually. Now, thanks to the players of the People's Postcode Lottery, that's increased to 165,237.
UK government pledges match funding to Learn to Live
We are delighted to reveal that the UK government will double, pound for pound, all donations to our #LearnToLive campaign, up to £500,000.
The effects of growing up female in a war zone
Meet Mimi, a War Child UK Youth Advocate from Libya. Her poem ‘Weak’ shows the effects of growing up female in a war zone.
