News and stories

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

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.

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.

A Mother with her two daughters in a soft play area

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.

Two young girls wearing hijab looking into the distance

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