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03/09/2019
How we support Venezuelan children seeking refuge in Colombia
March 9, 2019The political and economic crisis in Venezuela has already driven over three million people into neighbouring states in search of safety. Some 1.7 million people have fled to Colombia. Read on to see how War Child is helping them deal with their experiences.
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02/26/2019
Prestigious UNESCO-prize for our education programme with tablets
Feb. 26, 2019Can't Wait to Learn, our innovative programme providing education to children affected by conflict, was awarded a prestigious prize by UNESCO. The programme teaches children how to read, write and count by playing educational games on tablet devices. Read more on how we support children to reclaim their right to learn.
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02/12/2019
What pushes children to become soldiers?
Feb. 12, 2019Outbreaks of armed violence frequently go together with the recruitment of child soldiers. It is often assumed that children are solely enlisted by force into armed groups - but do other factors play a role? We ask Mark Jordans, War Child director of Research & Development.
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12/20/2018
"Violence is almost inevitable - and children face the greatest risk."
Dec. 20, 2018Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo were due to take place this Sunday - and tension has increased still further following the announcement that the poll is cancelled indefinitely. The country’s children are particularly exposed to the threat of violence - as our local education advisor Jean Kabisa explains.
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09/20/2018
War Child shortlisted for innovation award
Sept. 20, 2018The Spindle Awards celebrate humanitarian innovation - and this year War Child is proud to be nominated for the Best Innovation for Development Award. We are shortlisted for our new tool that could increase access to mental health care for millions of children worldwide.
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