News and stories

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

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.

Young girl wearing black and red hijab looking straight into camera.

Umomubana’s story

Umomubana (16), fled from Sudan to Uganda with her sister after their parents were killed.