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War Child Announces First Virtual Gala: RISE TOGETHER Nov 20, 2020

War Child, a global humanitarian organization, is thrilled to announce RISE TOGETHER, a virtual evening in support of vulnerable war-affected children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Laughter Helps: Comedy Benefit Features Sarah Silverman To Support Children Affected By War Feb 19, 2019

Comedian and Hollywood Star Sarah Silverman along with an all-star group of hilarious friends today announce they are teaming up for Good for a Laugh, a comedy fundraiser to help support two organizations helping children whose lives have been devastated by war: War Child USA and INARA. More →

Vero Teams Up With Musicians and Charity Organizations for Guitar Giveaway Jan 29, 2019

Vero, an ad-free social media platform that does not mine data or use algorithms, today announced Vero’s Great Guitar Giveaway. More →

Stars Join Enough Is Enough Campaign For War Child Mar 17, 2017

In a moving new video released by War Child, a group of celebrities tell the true story of a Syrian teen forced to flee across the border, and the tragic events that follow. More →

Stars Cover Brandi Carlile's The Story Album For War Child Feb 22, 2017

On May 5, Legacy Recordings (a division of Sony Music Entertainment) will release Cover Stories: Brandi Carlile Celebrates 10 Years of The Story – An Album to Benefit War Child. More →

War Child Presents BRITs Week Gigs Feb 16, 2017

War Child is currently in the middle of a week of incredible gigs in London as part of BRITs week. More →

Global Stars Unite To Combat Illiteracy On International Literacy Day Sep 8, 2016

o celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day, 26 of the world’s most high profile personalities from film, music, politics and the arts, have joined forces to raise awareness for literacy with one common goal in mind: by 2030, no child will be born at risk of poor literacy. More →

Nordoff Robbins Announced As Official Charity Partner Of The BRIT Awards Jan 20, 2016

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins has been named official charity partner of The BRIT Awards 2016, which will be taking place on 24 February. More →

David Bowie's Charity Legacy Jan 11, 2016

David Bowie has left a legacy of inspiration, and without doubt made the world a better place. More →

Best Fiends Announces World’s Largest Mobile Charity Race Dec 21, 2015

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Seriously, a leading mobile-first entertainment company, and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have announced the world’s biggest mobile charity game race with Seriously’s hit game, Best Fiends. More →

Take That To Perform At War Child BRIT Awards Show Jan 20, 2015

War Child and O2 are proud to announce that Take That, the UK’s most successful live act ever, will headline the annual War Child BRIT Awards Show together with O2 as part of BRITs Week. More →

War Child Passport Gig Tickets Available Via Lottery Jan 16, 2015

War Child and O2 are proud to announce the line-up, dates and venues for Passport Back To The Bars, a week of one-off events offering incredible access to big names acts in the most intimate music venues. More →

Duran Duran To Play Intimate Shows For War Child Dec 19, 2014

War Child UK and O2 are proud to announce Passport Back To The Bars, a week of one-off events offering incredible access to big name acts in the most intimate music venues – supporting War Child to bring hope and safety back to children in war zones, after an unprecedented year of violence. More →

Charity Football To Feature Legends Paul McStay And Rio Ferdinand Aug 26, 2014

‘MAESTRIO’ – a legends’ charity match featuring former Celtic star Paul McStay and ex-Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand – will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2014 More →

Professor Green And Millie Mackintosh Come Together For War Child Jun 4, 2014

Celebrity couple Professor Green and Millie Mackintosh have stepped into the shoes (or sheets, if you will) of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in aid of War Child. More →

Kasabian To Play Benefit Gig For War Child May 28, 2014

British band Kasabian have announced a gig to benefit War Child. More →

War Child Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Album Release Feb 19, 2013

To celebrate War Child's 20th Anniversary, the charity has released an album with Parlophone Records that brings together some of the best tracks from their five albums – including the legendary ‘HELP’ from 1995, which raised £1.5 million. More →

Former Presidents Join With Royalty For Celebrity Charity Day Sep 14, 2011

BGC Partners Inc, a leading global brokerage company primarily servicing the wholesale financial markets, has announced that, together with Cantor Fitzgerald, it raised approximately $12 million globally at their Annual Charity Day on Monday, September 12, 2011. More →

Mark Ronson To Host Brit Awards Charity Party Feb 8, 2011

Superstar DJ Mark Ronson will host this year’s War Child Brit Awards afterparty in London on February 15. More →

Massive Attack To Release Charity EP For War Child Nov 24, 2010

British band Massive Attack will release a new EP this week in aid of War Child. More →

Damien Hirst Paints Guitar For Charity Sep 2, 2010

Canadian guitar-maker Carparelli has created a series of 10 guitars, each painted by well known artists, to be auctioned off to raise money for 10 charities. More →

Duran Duran And Carla Bruni Join Charity Tribute To David Bowie Aug 26, 2010

Duran Duran and Carla Bruni are just two of the performers who have donated songs to a new tribute album to David Bowie to raise money for War Child. More →

Tinchy Stryder To Perform For Alicia Keys' Charity Jul 26, 2010

Killing two birds with one stone hasn’t been difficult for London-based rapper Tinchy Stryder, who collaborated with 16 artists in the 2009 single I Got Soul to raise money for War Child UK. Once again combining his passion for music and charity, it has been announced that Stryder will headline a charity gig on November 4 at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. More →

The Best Of Brits For Charity Apr 1, 2010

An celebrity charity auction is presently being held on eBay benefiting the War Child charity. More →

Lily Allen To Sell Prams For Charity Feb 21, 2010

British recording artist, talk show host, and actress Lily Allen is selling prams from one of her performances to raise money for charity. More →

Matt Damon Joins Entourage For Charity Jul 14, 2009

Matt Damon will make a cameo appearance on the latest season of Entourage to promote a charity he is involved with. More →

War Child Album Cover Artwork To Be Auctioned Mar 25, 2009

Artist John Squire's artwork for the new War Child Heroes compilation is to be auctioned off for the charity. More →

Coldplay Joined By Bono For Charity Gig Feb 19, 2009

After attending the annual Brit Awards in London last night, Coldplay raced across town to play a special charity gig with some very special guests. More →

Coldplay Join The Killers For War Child Gig Jan 29, 2009

Rockers The Killers are to join Coldplay on stage for a special charity concert. More →

Lily Allen To Go Abroad With War Child Jan 23, 2009

British singer Lily Allen has announced her plans to travel overseas for charity and explained why. More →