Thousands of children affected by violence in the CAR
'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR
News theme: Child Protection
UK's allies put children's lives at risk
Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.
UK government pledges match funding to Learn to Live
We are delighted to reveal that the UK government will double, pound for pound, all donations to our #LearnToLive campaign, up to £500,000.
The hidden victims of sexual violence in war
The UN estimates that in conflict zones, for every one rape that is reported, between 10 and 20 rapes are not.
Borderlands: The journey no child should have to make
Every day, 11 unaccompanied children trudge across the border between Afghanistan and Iran.
Violent start to New Year for some of the world’s most vulnerable children
War Child UK, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict, has warned that while the world is focused on the pandemic and the race to roll out a vaccine, some of the world’s worst and most violent conflicts are slipping out of control.
Learn to Live
Thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters, we have launched 10 pioneering initiatives for children in the Central African Republic (CAR). Find out how donations to our Learn to Live appeal have made a difference.
What's happening in Gaza?
Humanitarian action may not be the only thing needed in Gaza and Israel, but it is essential if we are to save the futures of innocent children who have been caught up in other people’s battles.
The tragedy of children recruited and used in armed conflict must stop
War Child UK, the UN Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict and the ILO call for an end to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict by 2025.
Ahmad's story
At just 15 years old, Ahmad had no choice but to embark on the long and treacherous journey from Afghanistan to Iran in search of work to support his family. A journey no child should ever be forced to make.
