“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they can grow up in peace.”

We aim to reach children as early as possible when conflict breaks out, and stay on to support them—long after the TV cameras have gone home.

We help keep them safe, give them an education, and equip them with skills for the future.

We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of everything we do. Whether it's helping children access education, rehabilitating ex-child soldiers  or seeking justice for young people detained.

We also work with children and young people to change systems and practices that affect them. We campaign on the root causes of conflict, and we demand that children are at the centre of all humanitarian responses.

Our vital, life-changing work covers four main areas: PROTECTION, EDUCATION, LIVELIHOOD AND ADVOCACY