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01/02/2026
War Child strongly condemns attack on its office in Masisi, eastern DRC
Jan. 2, 2026War Child strongly condemns the drone attack on its office today in Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Initial reports indicate that shrapnel has caused civilian casualties in nearby residential areas, though figures remain unconfirmed.
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01/01/2026
53 International NGOs warn Israel’s recent registration measures will impede critical humanitarian action
Jan. 1, 2026Statement from Rob Williams, War Child Alliance CEO
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12/12/2025
Recovery efforts in Sri Lanka: TeamUp’s role in strengthening children’s wellbeing after Cyclone Ditwah
Dec. 12, 2025Cyclone Ditwah has caused the worst flooding and landslides Sri Lanka has seen in decades, destroying over 86,000 homes and taking more than 630 lives. Nearly 70,000 people, many of them children, are living in temporary shelters, including schools converted into emergency accommodation.
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12/11/2025
Scaling Access and Improving Continuity: The Next Phase of the Can't Wait to Learn Uganda Game
Dec. 11, 2025With Can’t Wait to Learn, digital personalised learning makes teachers work simpler, children’s learning more engaging, and support education officials in the use of data to inform policy making. We are excited to share the steps we’re taking to bring Can’t Wait to Learn even closer to achieving these goals, beginning in Uganda.
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12/10/2025
War Child Statement on Escalating Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dec. 10, 2025War Child is deeply alarmed by reports that fighting is escalating in South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We are gravely concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children caught up in violence.
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12/08/2025
Global Humanitarian Overview 2026: A Wake-Up Call to Protect Millions of Children
Dec. 8, 2025Statement by Rob Williams, CEO of War Child Alliance on the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) for 2026.
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11/27/2025
One Year On in Lebanon: Continued Ceasefire Violations Harm Civilians
Nov. 27, 2025One year on, communities across Lebanon continue to live in fear as near-daily strikes persist despite the 27 November 2024 conditional ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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