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05/10/2022
The Unseen Scars. Gaza: One Year On
May 10, 2022One year on from the escalation in violence that rocked the Gaza Strip, children are suffering a level of despair that is both new and frightening. We are working with partners across the crowded enclave to provide urgently needed mental health support.
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04/19/2022
TeamUp: Uniting Children Through Movement
April 19, 2022Across South Sudan, war and displacement have left over one million children at risk of developing mental health problems. Through the TeamUp innovation, War Child and partners are using movement as a way for children to release tension and connect with each other.
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04/13/2022
“Helping the Helpers” – Inside Our Ukraine Response
April 13, 2022Child Protection Specialist Marianna Närhi arrives in Moldova as aid workers warn of an escalating refugee ‘protection crisis’. Alongside a team of War Child experts, she is providing training and guidance to local organisations based on more than 25 years of experience supporting children in war zones.
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04/06/2022
First Aid For The Mind: Safeguarding Ukraine’s Refugee Children
April 6, 2022War Child is providing protection and psychological first aid to children, parents and caretakers who fled the war in Ukraine. The response is focusing on Moldova which has received more refugees per capita than any other country to date.
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04/01/2022
Supporting The Growing Number of Conflict-Affected Children Worldwide
April 1, 2022The world is witnessing a sustained number of wars and conflicts, reveals a new report. That’s millions of children waking up in the midst of violence. From DR Congo to the occupied Palestinian territory and now through our Ukraine response, War Child is moving to reach greater numbers of children more quickly.
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03/02/2022
Moving to Support Children Fleeing Ukraine
March 2, 2022Children across Ukraine remain in the midst of armed violence - with millions of people fleeing across the border. War Child is moving to provide emergency psychosocial support and protection to vulnerable refugee children and families.
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02/21/2022
Mentorship Project Supports Refugee Youth to Secure a Future in Sweden
Feb. 21, 2022Amidst an increasingly hostile environment, War Child is harnessing the good will of civil society, forward-thinking employers and the private sector to create a more tolerant, inclusive labor market for young refugees in Sweden.
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