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04/04/2024
Gobee Learning Agenda: Our Top Six Learnings From Developing an EdTech Tool for Emergency Settings
April 4, 2024Gobee, a prototype assessment tool for emergency settings, set out to make it easier for teachers and facilitators to measure children’s learning progress. Following the initial stages of development, War Child and NYU Global TIES share their learnings and publish the codes on an open-source platform.
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03/28/2024
Women and Girls at Centre of War Child Response in DR Congo
March 28, 2024Sexual violence against women and girls has taken the conflict in eastern DR Congo to an even darker place. Children are most exposed whilst on the move fleeing escalating fighting around Sake, Minova and other locations in North Kivu. With a focus on child protection and psychosocial support, War Child is working to prevent further harm.
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03/19/2024
Statement: Governments Must Exert Maximum Pressure to Halt Famine in Gaza
March 19, 2024In response to imminent famine in Gaza, War Child is calling on governments to exert maximum pressure to obtain a permanent ceasefire and full humanitarian access. Expressions of concern are too little too late for the Strip's remaining children.
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03/14/2024
Boosting Child Mental Health Through the Power of Play
March 14, 2024Children living with the brutal effects of armed conflict are forced to manage difficult emotions - such as feelings of fear, distress and uncertainty. Many are refugees living far from home in unstable situations. Some psychological support is available - yet research suggests that simple play-based activities could play a vital role in boosting these children’s wellbeing. We look at the evidence…
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03/07/2024
What Is Life Like for the Children of Gaza?
March 7, 2024Right now, children in Gaza are living their worst nightmare. Forced into a shrinking space of land, they are denied their fundamental right to safety, education, food and clean water as well as their right to mental health. Coordinated by journalist Nour Swirki, here they put their experiences into their own words.
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02/29/2024
Empowering Youth and Preserving Tradition in Colombia
Feb. 29, 2024Violence persists across Colombia despite a recent resumption of peace talks. Criminal gangs and political groups continue to use weapons of war in pursuit of their goals - with afro-descendant and indigenous communities at particular risk of harm. War Child supports local youth leaders working to protect their communities and culture - leaders like Cocco Kilele. She shares her story…
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02/19/2024
Rafah, Gaza: Urgent Statement from CEOs of Humanitarian & Human Rights Organisations
Feb. 19, 2024War Child CEO, Rob Williams and several humanitarian and human rights organisations urgently call on governments to do everything in their power to prevent further military offensives in Gaza. Read the joint statement.
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