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10/20/2020
Children: The hidden victims of COVID-19
Oct. 20, 2020A major new initiative by War Child and World Vision Australia will explore the impact of the COVID-19 on the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children affected by armed conflict.
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10/16/2020
Developing STRETCH and Understanding Stigmatisation
Oct. 16, 2020War Child undertook a qualitative study with adolescents and adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to learn about processes and drivers of stigmatisation. These efforts towards a common stigma reduction approach have been outlined in a new academic paper. Read more for an overview.
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10/12/2020
New Moves to Uphold Children’s Wellbeing in Burundi
Oct. 12, 2020Burundi is seeing a growing number of COVID-19 cases - posing a major risk to both children’s wellbeing and education. Efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic have been successful - but thousands of children remain displaced amid widespread poverty. Find out how we’ve reached some 45,000 people with direct support and information.
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10/06/2020
Urgent Action to Provide Food Parcels in Lebanon
Oct. 6, 2020Lebanon remains in the grip of an economic crisis. Typical monthly food costs have more than doubled over the past six months - and vital services have been heavily disrupted in the wake of the Beirut explosions. Find out how War Child is working with local organisations to bridge gaps and meet both the urgent and enduring needs of children and caregivers.
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10/01/2020
Back to the Future: Finding My Voice in Lockdown
Oct. 1, 2020Learning in the midst of lockdown is a challenge for refugee children in Lebanon - particularly those with special educational needs. Find out how War Child is working with other leading NGOs to meet the urgent learning needs of all children through the Back to the Future project.
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09/17/2020
COVID-19 Threatens Fresh Crisis in Gaza
Sept. 17, 2020A major COVID-19 outbreak in Gaza threatens to bring about a fresh humanitarian crisis in the crowded enclave. More than 1,500 people have been infected over the past three weeks - with few available resources to counter the spread of the virus. Find out how we’re working to uphold the wellbeing of children and families as the pandemic expands.
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09/03/2020
Children Affected by War and Corona Face a More Secure Future Through Remote Education
Sept. 3, 2020For children like Laith and Laila who have lost their families, friends and homes due to war, school is much more than just a place to learn. It is where they feel safe in times of stress and insecurity. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools around the world have closed and children affected by war have had to miss out on the support their schools provide. To address this gap, War Child is now supporting children in crisis areas with quality remote education.
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