Only a day after the start of the war on Gaza, hostilities broke out in the south of #Lebanon. Nine months later, at least 97 civilians have been killed, and hundreds more injured - with nearly 100,000 people driven from their homes under Israeli bombardment. Hear more from our Country Director on the impact of this escalating crisis on children: https://lnkd.in/ez77hjHg
War Child
Non-profit Organizations
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No child should be part of war. Ever.
About us
We believe no child should be part of war. Ever. Children have the right to grow up in peace, free from fear and violence. To develop their full potential and become the person they want to be. Together we can change the future.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, North Holland
- Type
- Nonprofit
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- Children Rights, Education, Protection, Psychosocial Support, Mental Health, Youth Empowerment, and Humanitarian Aid
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Update from our colleagues in Sweden ⬇️
Peter Brune avgår som generalsekreterare på War Child Sverige, Ranjani Srinivasan kliver in Efter fem år som War Child Sveriges generalsekreterare har Peter Brune beslutat att gå vidare mot nya utmaningar. Ranjani Srinivasan tar över som verksamhetschef för War Child Sverige. War Child Sverige hamnar i mycket goda händer hos nuvarande verksamhetschef Ranjani Srinivasan. Med sin gedigna erfarenhet från näringslivssektorn som chefsjurist och sakkunnig inom satellitbranschen och mångårig erfarenhet inom civilsamhällssektorn, har Ranjani utmärkt sig. Ranjani har även en utbredd bakgrund i mobiliserande arbete med att främja inkludering och minska utanförskap – i föreningslivet, i freds och demokratiprocesser och i kulturlivet. https://lnkd.in/dVVdDZZS
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The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may have disappeared from the headlines. Yet, in recent weeks, the east has seen unprecedented fighting and movement of people. Towns like Kanyabayonga, on the northern front of the conflict, are bearing the brunt, with children and families driven from their homes under heavy fire. Thousands of people are on the move towards the big cities - and War Child and other humanitarian organisations are struggling to reach them due to access and security reasons. This is a message from our team on the ground. We must keep this #ForgottenConflict front of mind 💡
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War Child reposted this
Celebrating Our New Office with Team Day in Beirut! War Child War Child UK War Child Nederland 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 War Child Lebanon has officially moved to a new location in Beirut, and we celebrated with an amazing Team Day! Here's a glimpse of our day: - Departmental Stations: Insights into each team’s roles, key projects, and policies. - Team Building Activities: Strengthening our collaboration and teamwork. - Lunch and Leisure: Enjoying a relaxing lunch and some free time to socialize. It was a fantastic day of learning, bonding, and enjoying each other’s company. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day special. Let’s continue to work together and make a difference! 🌟
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This image is a reminder to us all that education – and children – must be protected from the destruction of war. In the Superheroes School, located within Okhmatdyt Hospital, children going through treatment used to learn through our Can’t Wait to Learn programme. This same hospital was directly hit during the Russian strikes on #Ukraine yesterday, and a Superheroes School classroom was destroyed. We send our love to the children and families affected. Photo: the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
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It is devastating to see the aftermath of Russian strikes across Ukraine that also struck the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv this morning. Hospitals and civilians are protected under International Humanitarian Law - they are #NotATarget. "The attacks have killed civilians and caused indiscriminate destruction to critical infrastructure", says Yana Zhambekova, our Country Director in Ukraine. "We grieve with the families of the people killed and injured today. Even war has rules - yet children continue to suffer needlessly in this war. This must stop.”
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🔊 A message from Deir al-Balah, Gaza: Our colleague, who is working with children who are bearing the brunt of this war, shares an update from the ground. We stand in awe of our team who continue to operate in unimaginable circumstances. #CeasefireNOW
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Quick reminder if you haven't signed up yet! Kieran King, our Head of Humanitarian, speaks at online panel event on the mental health crisis flaring among children across the occupied #Palestinian territory. Register now and join us at 2pm CET ➡ https://lnkd.in/e35CSDsx
📢 Don't miss our webinar on Children in #Palestine and Actions for Trauma Recovery today. Join us at 1pm GMT+1 via Zoom! We will hear from Queen Mary University of London, War Child and Oxfam. 👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/iCXw50SnMfY
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The war in #Gaza has created an unprecedented mental health crisis among children across the occupied Palestinian territory. But what is the reality on the ground and how is the humanitarian community working to address it? Join Kieran King, our Head of Humanitarian, and experts from Oxfam and Queen Mary University of London tomorrow (3 July) to discuss these critical questions. Register for the webinar here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e35CSDsx
Join our panel from Queen Mary University of London, Oxfam, and War Child Alliance to discuss the psychological impact of war among children in Palestine. The panel will discuss the he current mental health crisis in Palestine and potential interventions to address trauma over the short and longer-term. Speakers: Dr. Sevasti Foka, Senior Lecturer in Psychology – Queen Mary University of London Bushra Khalidi, Policy lead for the Occupied Palestinian Territory – OXFAM Kieran King, Head of Humanitarian – War Child Alliance Dr. Saleyha Ahsan – Emergency medicine doctor and PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge
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