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War Child invites 52 artists to create artwork inspired by Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ for Sound & Vision 2025.

41 organisations operating on the ground in Gaza call on the Government of Israel to uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and international law and let humanitarian aid flow freely.

War Child’s Emergency Response

As new data reveals that Yemen is now the world's second biggest food crisis, with half of its population facing hunger and nearly half of all children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition, this World Food Day, international and national organisations in Yemen are calling for urgent action to address the escalating hunger crisis.

Announcing a very special and intimate show at the stunning Union Chapel in London on 10th December, featuring War Child ambassador AURORA.

In war, women and girls suffer most - but when supported, they are often the ones who hold families and communities together.

With the right mental health support they can heal from the trauma of war.

Enter War Child's exclusive prize draw to win a pair of tickets for Spiritfarer: The Farewell Melodies at Cadogan Hall, London, on Saturday 25 October 2025.

We’re honoured to have been selected as one of BBC Radio 4’s featured charities for their weekly charity appeal. The support of listeners will help us reach even more children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict.

The leaders of over 20 major aid groups in Gaza call for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluding, for the first time, that genocide is being committed.

War Child are excited to announce that Joy Crookes is now Music Ambassador for the charity.

30 years ago, some of the biggest names in British music came together to make history.