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War Child UK's response to the conflict in Ukraine

War Child UK

… last week , with one of the shells landing in the kindergarten’s area. Rob Williams, War Child CEO said: "Armed … services due to the conflict . War Child calls on all parties to the conflict to agree to an immediate cessation of … driven by a single goal – for no child’s life to be torn apart by war. They aim to reach children as early as possible …

Caroline running the London Marathon for War Child in 2017.

12 marathons and counting

Caroline Evans

… by donation. Caroline's training got off to a bumpy start. … These top tips kept me motivated, why not try them … motivation you need when the joints are giving up.   The heart and mind is what pulls you over that finish line."    … Fingers crossed.   I knew this was going to be the start of something amazing. "Katie Johnson - War Child's Head …

Children playing a game in DRC.

Why do children become child soldiers?

War Child UK

… largely to boys.   But this doesn't mean that girls aren't part of an armed group, or that their roles are any less … armed groups.  They can have roles as 'wives', casual sex partners, taking care of domestic chores like cooking, … different experiences: their friends and family may be a part of the group, or they may have no stable family …

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Help children in crisis

Millions of children around the world are living through terrifying conflicts. From Ukraine to Yemen, children are separated from families, torn from everything they know and witness things no child should.

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Festive office fundraising ideas

… jumper, no need for a ‘Casual Friday’.    To take part, everyone makes a small donation to War Child – voila a … of the year? A great way for colleagues everywhere to take part and show off their general knowledge. … If you have a … with their wishes for 2025. Ask for a donation to take part. … Festive Fashion … Sweet treats, anyone? … Feeling …

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… children's lives upside down. The situation they face is heart breaking. But with your continued support, we will be … driven by a single goal - for no child's life to be torn apart by war. By starting a regular monthly gift for children today, we can be …

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Cash Conversion - 2023

… children's lives upside down. The situation they face is heart breaking. But with your continued support, we will be … driven by a single goal - for no child's life to be torn apart by war. By starting a regular monthly gift for children today, we can be …

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What's happening in Gaza?

Rob Williams, CEO War Child UK

… This is true for Israeli children as well as their counterparts in Gaza.  Young children do not have the life … and wellbeing of the children whose lives have been torn apart by extreme violence.  There are one million children … and support as the world can mobilise.  We need to start now by providing essential aid, untied to any political …

Participant Hassan and his little sister stand outside their home in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan

… to other basic services is extremely limited. The 2023 earthquakes in Herat and the subsequent drought have further … for women are increasingly marginalised making girls particularly vulnerable as they are excluded from school and … War Child has been in Afghanistan since 2002. We started our work in the city of Herat, in the Western region, …