Inside the shelters supporting families fleeing the war in Lebanon
Across 28 shelters, War Child and its partners are providing children and families with safety, care and support.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
One in ten children forced to flee their homes in Lebanon
Find out more about the devastating impact as the war enters second week in the Middle East.
War Child Records Release ‘HELP(2)’
Brand new album featuring Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Olivia Rodrigo and more - out now!
Children across the Middle East at immediate risk as regional voilence undermines systems meant to protect them
War Child is raising urgent concerns over the growing impact of war on children across the Middle East region.
102 million children could be at risk across the Middle East amid Israel–US-Iran escalation according to War Child
London, 3rd March, 2026 - New analysis from War Child estimates that more than 100 million children across the Middle East could now be at risk as violence escalates and the threat of wider regional conflict grows.
Umomubana’s story
Umomubana (16), fled from Sudan to Uganda with her sister after their parents were killed.
One year since UK aid cuts, INGO leaders highlight devastating impact
93 organisations, including War Child UK, warn that the cuts are already harming vulnerable communities and urge the government to restore life-saving support.
This is home. A mother’s story from Ukraine.
Diana shares how fear, stress and trauma shape her children’s lives and how community support helps her family cope, recharge and find hope four years into the full-scale war.
“I’m not a psychologist who can easily forget.”
After four years of war, Ukrainian children’s mental health needs are more urgent than ever.
Amal's story
Amal (17), and her sister Lala (13), survived a devastating attack in Lebanon. With psychological support, they are learning to feel safe again
He Was Fifteen and They Offered Him a Gun
Children should never be a strategy of war.
Robbie Williams Added to BRITs Week 26 for War Child line-up. Delivered by DHL.
The iconic Robbie Williams will be joining the 2026 lineup for a mega set at Aviva Studios, Manchester on February 27th.
