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08/18/2020
“The whole of Lebanon seems to have jumped into action”
Aug. 18, 2020Beirut’s communities continue to work together as part of the ongoing relief operation following this month’s explosions. War Child researcher Felicity Brown was on the ground - and witnessed the legendary resilience of the Lebanese people first-hand. She shares her story here.
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08/13/2020
War Child Steps Up Support for the People of Beirut
Aug. 13, 2020Beirut is the centre of a massive clean-up operation - as people come together to set up emergency support services following last week’s explosions. Yet shelter remains scarce. Food supplies are heavily disrupted - and the threat of a prolonged humanitarian crisis is increasing. Find out how our staff in Lebanon are working to meet urgent needs.
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08/12/2020
Voice Your Mind: Mentoring a New Generation of Youth Leaders
Aug. 12, 2020Every young person has the fundamental right to have their voice heard on the issues that affect their lives. And youth voices can have a positive effect in bringing about real, meaningful social change. That’s why - together with War Child Germany - we’re supporting 15 young people to express themselves through Voice Your Mind - a new global platform and advocacy campaign.
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08/10/2020
Proactive Detection: Reaching Children and Families in Need of Mental Health Care
Aug. 10, 2020Many barriers - both social and external - impede children and youth from accessing much-needed mental health care. So how can we address these barriers - and increase take up of available mental health care services? War Child R&D student intern Sophia Mueller examines how proactive case detection can play a major part.
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08/06/2020
War Child Stands in Solidarity with the People of Lebanon
Aug. 6, 2020War Child is deeply saddened by the explosion in Beirut. Our Beirut Office is temporarily closed but we will continue to support affected people. Find out more about our response...
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07/31/2020
Palestinian Youth Speak Out for a Better Future
July 31, 2020Fundamental rights are under threat in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) as a result of Israel’s proposed annexation of large swathes of West Bank land. The views and concerns of children and youth have so far been ignored - which is why we teamed up with leading child rights organisations to give them a platform. Find out more.
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07/27/2020
Can't Wait to Learn Expands Research to Help Boost Global Education Outcomes
July 27, 2020Can’t Wait to Learn - the e-learning programme driven by War Child and coalition partners - is developing new research to help strengthen education systems and improve learning outcomes on a global scale. Find out more about our efforts to widen access to quality education for millions of children.
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