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Child at a TeamUp project in Burundi.

Where we work

We deliver our vital work in thirteen countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children in war.

War Child staff in child-friendly space in Iraq.

Our people

War Child employees, Senior Leadership team, Board of Trustees and ambassadors, all share the same passion to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children in war.

Child standing next to a field in Colombia.

Colombia

Fifty years of armed conflict have left millions of Colombian children at risk of violence, displaced, and lacking the essentials to survive.

Girl in Lebanon

Lebanon

The recent escalation of violence in Lebanon has left children injured, displaced and terrified. Essential services which were already on the brink of collapse due to the economic crisis, are now under even more pressure, including healthcare, education, and water.

Can't Wait to Learn games being introduced to out-of-school Syrian refugees in informal tented settlements.

Jordan

There are 3.8 million children under 18 in Jordan, over 40% of the population. Of these, almost 30% are non-Jordanian, including many refugees from neighbouring countries.

Two teams of children playing a game of tag in Burundi with red and blue bandanas on their heads. A child looks to the camera smiling with their hand raised in the air.

Burundi

Burundi is one of the world’s poorest nations. The lasting impacts of 12-years of war and frequent natural disasters have left 1.5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.

Runners smile after finishing the Royal Parks Half Marathon for War Child.

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Join War Child for London’s most scenic half marathon and be part of an incredible team, while giving children in conflict zones hope for a brighter future.