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

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

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.

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

Take That have announced a special one-off show in support of War Child on Wednesday 21st June. Iconic London venue KOKO will play host to the most intimate performance from the band in years, as they perform songs from their legendary three-decade spanning music catalogue.

To commemorate War Child's 30th anniversary, Paul McCartney has generously donated one extremely rare, limited edition copy of The 7” Singles Box Set to War Child. Bid now.

2023’s total takes the amount raised for War Child by BRITs Week, since its inception in 2009, to over £5,500,000.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we aim to highlight the crucial role of providing psychosocial support to children living in conflict zones.

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…

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.

The box set will be available for Record Store Day on Saturday 22 April. Sean Ono Lennon has signed 9 copies, of which 3 will be auctioned in the UK with proceeds going to War Child.

In 2022 War Child UK were able to provide support to 256,700 children and adults - making it our strongest year ever.