He Was Fifteen and They Offered Him a Gun
Children should never be a strategy of war.
News reg: DRC
War Child strongly condemns attack on its office in Masisi, eastern DRC
War Child strongly condemns the drone attack on its office today in Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Initial reports indicate that shrapnel has caused civilian casualties in nearby residential areas, though figures remain unconfirmed.
From destruction to recovery, helping families returning home in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Many have lost everything, their homes looted or destroyed in the fighting.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Emergency Response
In recent weeks, we have seen an escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between DRC’s army and the M23 non-state armed group.
War Child in 2022
In 2022 War Child UK were able to provide support to 256,700 children and adults - making it our strongest year ever.
War Child X Everpress
Everpress have teamed up with Democratic Republic of Congo born illustrator Estherr La Main D’or to create this specially designed t-shirt, with 100% of profits being donated to War Child.
5 ways books can change lives in war
One in six children across the world are living in areas impacted by war. Millions are out of school. Access to education, and to books, is crucial for children affected by war.
Women are not considered equal to men in my country
Edwige works for War Child UK's project fighting Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The effects of being a child soldier can last a lifetime
It’s almost impossible to know the exact figure but it’s estimated there are tens of thousands of children in armed groups around the world.
Helplines can save children
Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
