Children and War UK helps children who are traumatised by wars, disasters and other catastrophic events.
The children we help may have lived through bombing, gunfire, daily danger – or flooding, an earthquake, a devastating fire. Many have lost their homes and even the people they love.
For these children, we bring hope. We show them how to cope with their experiences, how to take charge of their own thoughts, how to overcome their feelings and worries.
Our trauma recovery techniques have been used to help children in war-torn Ukraine, those affected by the Grenfell fire, survivors of the massive earthquake in Turkey and many others.
To help them, we develop and deliver psychological support that is fast, accessible, scientifically sound and focused on the needs of the child. And we train those around the children to cascade this support as widely as possible, reaching into families, communities and entire regions affected by catastrophic events.
Together we can reduce the long-term psychological effect of such events on fragile young lives.
Latest news
Invitation to a private view in May
"I am very pleased to support the wonderful work of Children and War UK. Vulnerable children need the help and hope that they bring.”Friends and supporters of Children and War UK are warmly invited to join us for a very special evening reception and private view of...
Training highlights of 2023
“The earthquake in Turkey and the war in Ukraine have been major focuses for our work, alongside training UK carers in schools and local authorities.” Major emergencies in Ukraine and Turkey were the focus of our training in 2023, with vital assistance given on the...
Trustees wanted for Children and War UK
"We are at an exciting moment in our development and welcome interest from the widest possible range of candidates."We are seeking at least three new trustees to help us expand our work in all areas – from training to research to finance and fundraising. We are a...
What we do
We work to help children who have been affected by conflicts, disasters and other traumas, using proven techniques to improve children’s psychological wellbeing and resilience.
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Where we work
Wherever children are affected by conflict and disasters, where they remain in danger and wherever they find refuge.
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How we work
We train responsible adults, such as teachers and community leaders, professionals and non-professionals to help large groups of children in their community as quickly as possible.
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Children and War UK makes a difference
Our recovery techniques are proven to help children learn ways to deal with traumatic experiences.
What we do makes a difference
Now more than ever, children need help to cope with the trauma they're experiencing.
Children and War UK is working to give them essential tools to reduce the long-term effects of traumatic stress.
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