The people of Darfur, Sudan have lived through decades of war and conflict. This past December violence tore through the region, displacing tens of thousands. Today, along with the rest of the world, they are faced with another huge threat – the prospect of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading through the country. The War Child team…

Afghanistan has shut down a large part of its economy to try to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. With parts of the country under lockdown, many communities are struggling to access basic goods and services, and people are finding it challenging to support themselves. This is exacerbated by the instability and violence…

On March 25th, War Child, along with over 100 leading Canadian charities, signed a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Federal Government requesting financial support during the COVID-19 crisis. Since then that number has grown to over 220 Canadian charities. The Government has heard us loud and clear and discussions are now under…

Over 200 major charities form Emergency Coalition to save sector and maintain support to Canada’s most vulnerable. TORONTO, March 25, 2020 — The leaders of over 200 Canadian charities have written a letter to the Government of Canada asking for urgent financial support to prevent the irreparable collapse of the sector, and their vital programs,…

War Child Canada has two decades of experience confronting major international crises and working in fragile and complex environments. As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, the potential impact for fragile communities already recovering from the shock of war and conflict is overwhelming. Safeguarding the interests of children will be key, as schools close and families see…

Meet Isaac – a young, bright, and eager student who couldn’t wait to share his dreams with our team when they visited a school we run in a refugee settlement in northern Uganda. As they sat together in a makeshift classroom shaded by a large tree, Isaac told the story of how he came to…