War Child works toward a world in which no child’s life is torn apart by war. Armed conflict is a reality for millions of children today. War Child is committed to supporting these children to overcome their experiences, and have a real chance at a better future. War Child International is comprised of three implementing offices: War Child UK, War Child Holland and War Child Canada. Although each organisation was founded – and operates – independently, they are brought together through a common vision and dedication to supporting children and young people affected by war. They also have offices in the United States, Sweden, Ireland and Australia. Together they are able to leverage individual and collective strengths to reach more children and have a deeper impact. Collectively, they reach hundreds of thousands of children worldwide.
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What They Do
Children have the skills and ability to shape their lives and cope with adversity, even in the face of armed conflict. There are five ways that War Child helps to make this happen:
- Child protection – providing safety from armed conflict.
- Education – improving access to relevant, quality education.
- Psychosocial – offering support to regain self-esteem and rebuild relationships with friends and families.
- Livelihoods – training in skills and business to offer a real chance at a better future.
- Justice – helping children and young people understand and claim their rights, and access legal assistance and justice procedures.
Their programmes are developed in collaboration with children and their communities to ensure that they are as relevant and accessible as possible. War Child works with the people and institutions that play an important role in children’s lives such as parents, teachers, community groups and governments. This approach helps children recover from their experiences and gives them the confidence and opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves, their families and their communities.