HELP US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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HELP US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

OUR MISSION

War Child’s mission is to support and improve the protection and care of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worst conflict-affected places.

War Child Australia is part of the international War Child family and partner of War Child UK. Together with our partners we deliver our vital, life-saving work in 9 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

War can be particularly devastating for children. They often find themselves separated from their families and at huge risk of physical harm, violence, abuse or sexual exploitation. Children, if severely affected, can suffer from physical and psychological damage that can last a lifetime.

We have a unique position as an organisation in Australia which is focussing upon this often-neglected area of children’s rights: ensuring that children are equipped with the resilience and mental health support to cope with the traumas and horrors they’ve experienced in being forced to flee their homes, seek asylum, and witness conflict first-hand.

stories from the children

Nelson in Uganda

Nelson's story

Nelson, aged 15, grew up amidst fear, violence, and insecurity in DR Congo, a region impacted by over two decades of internal armed conflict.

Galina in Moldova

Galina's story

Meet Galina, aged 8, from Ukraine. Due to the war, she had to flee her home country to live in Moldova.
Emlaq in Yemen

Emlaq's story

Meet Emlaq, aged 13, who lives in Yemen.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

A group of children in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

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