News and stories

Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.

Zina holding a doll

Zina’s story

Zina who lives in Gaza is only eight years old, yet she has already experienced enough loss and fear to last a lifetime.

War Child Staff Member sat on a carpet with a young Afghan girl

Ariana's Story

Trapped beneath the rubble for three days after the Afghanistan earthquake.

Mother smiling at her two children (girl and boy) playing with each other.

This Mother's day we honour mothers protecting childhoods in conflict.

Across the Middle East, Africa and beyond, millions of mothers are protecting their children while navigating displacement, uncertainty and conflict. War Child's Be There Programme creates safe spaces where caregivers receive support to help their children heal and rebuild their lives.