War is changing. Children are being targeted by explosive weapons in places they should feel safest in schools, homes and communities – at a scale never seen before.
Wars used to be fought on battle fields, but the reality is that right now, 1 in 5 children worldwide are living in a conflict zone. Explosive weapons are being used more and more in civilian areas and children are facing life-threatening injuries and trauma as a result.
In the face of changing and escalating conflicts, our teams must adapt fast to reach children with lifesaving medical treatment, mental health support, and long-term care.
Please, donate today to help a child growing up in conflict through the scariest time of their life.
The new front line
Explosive weapons are killing and maiming children where they sleep, learn and play. Child casualties are growing at an alarming rate – while the laws designed to protect them are being ignored.
How your support helps children heal
Your donation funds five areas of work - from emergency care on the ground, mental health support, to upholding the laws that are supposed to protect children from conflict.
- Emergency medical treatment for shrapnel wounds, amputations, burns, fractures, and other traumatic injuries.
- Mental‑health and psychological support, helping thousands of traumatised children rebuild their emotional wellbeing.
- Accessing child specific prosthetics through our trusted partners, which adapt as children grow.
- Mine risk education programmes to help children understand and avoid explosive hazards, as they continue to grow up in conflict zones.
- Campaigning to governments to make children off-limits in war.
This is your moment to help children recover from war
*Names changed to protect children.
