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.
Latest news
New faces at CAW UK
Our six new trustees bring invaluable experience in psychology, international charities and more.
Riding high
Psychiatrist Dr Sean Maskey cycled the Ride London challenge – and raised over £1,200.
Music for mental health
Three musicians raised £1,400 at a concert in London to raise funds for our life-changing work on 31 May.
Art exhibition raises funds for us
An artist’s private view at University College Hospital’s gallery raised over £2,500.
Farewell to a founder member
Professor Patrick Smith, our research chair and co-founder, has completed his term of office.
Training Bedford child support
In April 2024 we trained the Bedford Early Support Team to help children from Ukraine, Syria and Afghanistan.
You can make a difference
Our mission is to help children overcome the trauma of wars and other disasters.
You can support this life-changing work by making a donation or raising funds.