News and stories

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

Photo credit: @martinthompsonphotography

“Music has the power to heal”

In May 2022, IDLES headlined an extraordinary bill of uniquely Bristolian artists for a one-off benefit gig in support of War Child.

Design by Estherr La Main D’or

War Child X Everpress

Everpress have teamed up with Democratic Republic of Congo born illustrator Estherr La Main D’or to create this specially designed t-shirt, with 100% of profits being donated to War Child.

Nalin drawing a house.

Open Letter to Secretary-General António Guterres

In collaboration with various charities, War Child UK calls for the Secretary-General to ensure that his report accurately reflects data collected and verified by the United Nations Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism.

Jala, 27 years old, carries wood she collected for cooking in Yemen.

Jala and Fatima's story

My life and that of my children turned upside down when we lost my husband in an airstrike. In a heartbeat, everything changed.

Portrait of Ihor

Ihor's story

When the war in Ukraine reached his hometown, Ihor (15) and his family packed their bags and fled. Days later, they would arrive in a small village in neighbouring Moldova. As War Child and other humanitarian organisations move in to the country, the local community has banded together to support families.