June 7, 2016

Watch Samantha Nutt’s TED Talk on the Deadly Impact of Small Arms

“War is ours as human beings. We buy it, sell it, spread it and wage it. We are therefore not powerless to stop it.” – Dr Samantha Nutt…

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Where we work

War Child’s programming is rooted in the belief that for a community to properly recover from conflict, it must drive the process.

War Child empowers people to create an environment where childhood can thrive. This is vital not only for the  young people who attend our programs but also for our staff, 95% of whom are recruited locally.

About War Child

War Child is helping mothers and families around the world give their children a safe start in life and give their communities the best chance of a peaceful future.

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Education


Providing children with a place to learn that is free from exploitation and abuse.

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Opportunity


Give young people the skills to learn today and create a better tomorrow.

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Justice


Legal aid for children and women whose rights have been violated by war and its aftermath.

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May 10, 2016

Peacebuilding Launch in Northern Uganda

On May 2nd, I attended War Child’s launch of “Suluhu”, a cross border Peacebuilding Project at the Kiryandongo district refugee settlement in Northern Uganda, attended by Deborah…

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April 15, 2016

A Mother’s Dream: How Educating Women in War-Affected Countries Saves Lives

Mothers want the best for their children. A mother dreams that her child will live a better life than she has.  She wants them to learn to read,…

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April 14, 2016

Empowering women in Afghanistan: a mother’s story of success

In Afghanistan, a young woman dreamed of becoming a paralegal. She wanted to help support her parents, husband and son by working, but was not allowed. Instead…

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