Facts and figures
Child rights under threat
In today's world, the fundamental rights of millions of children - to be protected, educated and live their lives free from trauma - are increasingly violated. Which means our work is needed now more than ever.
The facts and figures speak for themselves...
Where we work
War Child is active in 16 countries where children are forced to live directly with the effects of armed conflict. In our programme countries, we currently have 434 colleagues working tirelessly to support children to deal with these effects and shape their own futures.
Our project countries
War Child works in areas affected by armed conflict. This may be during the conflict or after it has ended. Working in these areas presents a variety of challenges ranging from insecurity to political and logistical constraints.
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Uganda
Enabling children to build their resilience, free from trauma and violence
Go to country page4 projects
840,000
Children affected by conflict
36,422
Total Participants
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The Netherlands
Working in support of refugee children as part of the TeamUp coalition
Go to country page1 project
27,000
Children affected by conflict
4,344
Total Participants
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Sudan
Utilising technology to provide conflict-affected children with quality education - no matter where they live
Go to country page1 project
2,600,000
Children affected by conflict
2,667
Total Participants
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South Sudan
Providing child protection, education and psychosocial support for children and youth in the world's youngest nation
Go to country page2 projects
1,400,000
Children affected by conflict
11,671
Total Participants
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occupied Palestinian territory
Children in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) grow up in an uncertain atmosphere where the threat of violence is never far away
Go to country page4 projects
800,000
Children affected by conflict
13,029
Total Participants
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Lebanon
Safeguarding fundamental rights for children from both refugee and host populations
Go to country page7 projects
1,100,000
Children affected by conflict
20,367
Total Participants
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Jordan
Delivering innovative education and vital psychosocial support to refugees and vulnerable children
Go to country page3 projects
1,200,000
Children affected by conflict
1880
Total Participants
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Iraq
Working to provide emergency child protection, education and psychosocial support in conflict-affected regions
Go to country page1 project
3,300,000
Children affected by conflict
13,271
Total Participants
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DR Congo
Providing children and youth with education, protection, psychosocial support and livelihood opportunities to improve future prospects
Go to country page4 projects
7,000,000
Children affected by conflict
33,900
Total Participants
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Colombia
Enabling children to build resilience and fulfil their potential - free from trauma and violence
Go to country page5 projects
1,423,296
Children affected by conflict
14,322
Total Participants
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Burundi
Rebuilding social structures to protect children from violence and abuse - and improve their future prospects
Go to country page1 project
710,000
Children affected by conflict
54,500
Total Participants
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Sri Lanka
Strengthening child protection systems and supporting youth to build an improved future for their country
Go to country page3 projects
900,000
Children affected by conflict
8290
Total Participants
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Germany
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Sweden
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Our reach
In 2020 we met the urgent needs of 293,681 children and adults living daily with the effects of armed conflict. The year also saw us put our COVID-19 emergency response into action, reaching some 5.9 million more through public information campaigns, food, water and hygiene kit deliveries - and much more.
Core Humanitarian Standard
War Child is proud to be a member of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) Alliance. The Core Humanitarian Standard sets out nine commitments that humanitarian organisations can use to improve the quality and effectiveness of the assistance they provide. War Child has completed a Self-Assessment in line with CHS Alliance criteria to facilitate the continued improvement of our programme responses. Actions will be taken to ensure that our responses are always appropriate and relevant; effective and timely; and based on communication, participation and feedback.
