Prior to joining a War Child youth centre, Nasrin’s life was defined by hardship and missed opportunity. Growing up in a remote rural area, she had no access to formal education, and family restrictions further barred her from pursuing studies. After marriage she moved to Kabul, but her circumstances deteriorated rather than improved. With the demands of raising children and a husband battling drug addiction, she had to assume the dual role of mother and provider.  

She faced endless obstacles, the most distressing being her inability to help her children with their schoolwork. Once they reached adulthood, she decided to  start learning. She discovered a centre operated by War Child and joined a literacy program. Having first been unable to recognize a single word, she can now read, write, and navigate daily life.  

“I feel very happy and proud of myself and am much more confident in my everyday life.” 

Solange is 16 and lives with her older sister in South

Kivu province in the DRC. She was studying in primary school, but when her sister had a baby, she had to stop to help look after the child. “I was forgetting the things I had learned at school. I felt belittled when I saw my friends going to school.”   

Her sister heard about War Child’s interactive radio classes and encouraged her to attend. She was immediately drawn to it. The level of teaching was better than at her previous school and the combination of radio broadcasts and in-class teaching helped her really master the material.  

“I have already learnt how to write and speak French!
I want  to continue my studies all the way to university.
I want to become a politician to help underprivileged and orphaned children."  

Salma lives in a camp for displaced people in Malakal, South Sudan. She attends primary school and was chosen as a student representative to attend a War Child community discussion on the importance of education for girls and how they can and should protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy.  

“Before the discussion, I did not understand why so many girls were out of school or sometimes dropping out completely. I was worried that I might face the same fate," she said. “Because of the discussion, I was able to understand the reasons behind it. It has provided me with knowledge that I can use to protect myself so I can continue with my studies."

She was surprised that after the discussion there was no follow up at school, so she is now lobbying for support to organize dialogues with all the students. “We need to facilitate similar conversations in school for the general benefit of all the girls.”

Violet fled South Sudan as a child, seeking safety in Uganda. Although she had completed two years of secondary school, she lost her academic records amid the  chaos. Her only option was to retake the primary graduation exams. She joined the Ugandan educational system, but the age gap was too difficult. Nevertheless, she remained determined to get an education.  

"My husband encouraged me to study as much as I wanted and assured me that being a wife and mother should not hold me back."

In 2020, she found a War Child accelerated learning program that supports mothers in continuing their education. She enrolled and has never looked back. Now she has ambitions to follow her father into medicine.  

“I have opted for nursing. It requires less time to study than a doctor, but it keeps me close to my father's legacy."

War Child Canada was proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Rated Charity and receive a 5-star rating from Charity Intelligence Canada, one of the country’s leading independent charity evaluators. This distinction reflects strong performance in financial transparency, results reporting, and demonstrated impact. Charity Intelligence also rated War Child Canada as “High” for impact per dollar spent, with 82 cents of every donated dollar going directly toward programs supporting children and families affected by conflict.   

Being recognized as a 5-star charity reinforces the trust supporters place in the organization and affirms our responsibility to be careful stewards of donor funding. Every contribution helps deliver practical, lasting impact for children and families rebuilding their futures in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

Dr. Samantha Nutt’s induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame is a powerful recognition of her lifelong commitment to humanitarian work and, in particular, the children and families who are affected by conflict. As Founder and President of War Child Canada and War Child USA, Dr. Nutt has spent decades working on the frontlines of war zones, advocating for compassion, empathy, and practical solutions that help communities rebuild.   

This honour reflects not only her individual leadership, but the collective impact of War Child’s global team and local partners who work every day to support children living through crisis. It reinforces the importance of humanitarian action in Canada’s national story and elevates awareness of the urgent needs facing children in conflict-affected regions. Dr. Nutt’s recognition underscores War Child’s credibility, dedication, and the values that guide its work, while inspiring continued support for programs that help children reclaim their futures.