Helping Children in Conflict Zones

In 2024, the world witnessed a heartbreaking surge in violence against children in war zones — a staggering 41,370 grave violations and a 25% increase from the previous year. Behind every number is a child with a name, a dream and a right to peace.

Through our partner organizations in the ChildFund Alliance, ChildFund is supporting crisis response efforts in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones, including Gaza, Ukraine and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Your generous donations help ensure that more children have the protection and care they need to thrive.

How We Support Children in Crisis

In any emergency children are the most vulnerable. Here’s how your support helps.

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    Emergency Relief

    We provide relief to children, families and communities affected by emergencies in the form of food, clean water and other essentials, like blankets and hygiene kits. Depending on the situation, we may distribute these items directly to affected families or give them funds to purchase what they need most.

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    Child-Friendly Spaces

    We establish Child-Friendly Spaces to give children a safe place to play, learn and just be kids – activities that are crucial to their recovery from the trauma of emergencies. These spaces protect children and allow their caregivers time to find shelter, food, water and other aid.

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    Education Support

    We promote education on disaster preparedness so that when emergencies happen, children, families and communities know how to respond and can recover more quickly.

Protecting Children When They Need It Most

Watch the recap of our ChildFund Insider webinar on supporting children in armed conflict, featuring ChildFund President and CEO Isam Ghanim and WeWorld CEO and General Manager Dina Taddia.