Platon's story
Platon is one of the many children forced to flee his home because of the terrifying crisis in Ukraine.
Platon is one of the many children forced to flee his home because of the terrifying crisis in Ukraine.
On World Ballet Day 2021, War Child UK has launched Shop for Good, a collaboration with the charity’s friends from the creative industries to support children in conflict zones around the world.
A unique art piece created by Paul Weller’s bass player Andy Crofts in light of the crisis in Ukraine is to be auctioned off, with the support of the Paul Weller band.
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There're lots of myths and misinformation out there about child soldiers. This Red Hand Day, we want to set the record straight.
'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR
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'.
Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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.