Illustration of an adult nurturin a weeping child in their arms

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.

You can help this vital work. Together can reduce the long-term psychological effect of such events on fragile young lives.

Latest news

New faces at CAW UK

New faces at CAW UK

Our six new trustees bring invaluable experience in psychology, international charities and more.

Riding high

Riding high

Psychiatrist Dr Sean Maskey cycled the Ride London challenge – and raised over £1,200.

Music for mental health

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.

Training Bedford child support

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.

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