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COMBINING THE THRILL OF GAMING WITH THE REWARD OF FUNDRAISING

War Child believes in the power of groups to bring

about huge changes in the lives of children affected

by conflict worldwide.

That’s why we’re calling on you, the global gaming

community, to join us in our mission to protect and

educate children affected by war.

The more original and challenging, the better;

live stream, comment, make it social, and get

people talking and donating.

We hope you’ll feel inspired to take on a challenge

for War Child. Please email us at

fundraising@warchild.org.uk or call 020 7916 9276

and tell us your plans.

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Following are a few of our favourite fundraising ideas...

MAKE IT SOCIAL AND GET PEOPLE

TALKING AND DONATING

FUNDRAISING FOR WAR CHILDTHE MORE ORIGINAL AND CHALLENGING, THE BETTER

HOW YOUR FUNDRAISING

CAN HELP...

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In 2015, War Child worked with 126,425 children, young people and their families – supporting them to rebuild their lives.

126,425

War Child reunited 2,387 children with their families/guardians this includes children on

the street, unaccompanied children, children accused of witchcraft and children

associated with armed groups.

2,387 16,832 calls were made to War Child helplines in the DRC and Afghanistan,

that’s just under 50 calls per day.

16,832

In 2015, War Child supported more than 30,000 Syrian refugees, both with

education and protection.

30,000

There were 22 attacks on schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year – War Child believes schools should be a

safe place for children.

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WAR CHILD 2015 STATISTICS

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FUNDRAISING TIP SET FUNDRAISING

TARGETS AND ADD CHALLENGES OR

FORFEITS TO ADD INTEREST TO YOUR

FOLLOWERS

WAR CHILD GAME-ON CHALLENGES FUNDRAISE FOR WAR CHILD BY CHALLENGING YOURSELF TO THE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE

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THE MOST EXCITING AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE IN GAMING AND CHARITY.

HELP: The Game is a game jam which brings together the top developers, studios and gaming industry superstars - all to raise money for children in war.

www.warchild.org.uk/helpthegame

“WHEN WE FIRST REVEALED THE PLANS FOR THE PROJECT WE WERE CAUTIOUSLY

OPTIMISTIC BUT THE LEVEL OF ENTHUSIASM THAT CAME FLOODING BACK TO US

EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. THIS REALLY COULD RESULT IN SOMETHING HUGE”

Miles Jacobsen, Studio Director,

Sports Interactive and friend of War Child.

You can purchase Help: The Game on Steam here:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/472770/

Everyone involved in creating HELP: The Game – developers, technology providers and publisher – have donated their time, skills and resources free of charge. War Child receives all income after a nominal platform distribution fee.

WAR CHILD HELP: THE GAME

THE CHALLENGEPlay ‘Ultimate Team’ using just goal

keepers as your outfield players.

THE CHALLENGEYou and a buddy attempt to complete races by taking it in turns in being blindfolded and

navigating each other to the finish line.

THE CHALLENGETake Leicester (or another low ranking team) to the top of the league in less

than 24 hours.

FUNDRAISE BY STREAMING A 24-HOUR GAMING MARATHON

BY YOURSELF OR WITH FRIENDS

1. Select a game you would like to marathon to help children affected

by conflict.

2. Get friends, family & the gaming community to donate, watch & share.

3. Enjoy yourself!

THE CHALLENGEHow long can you last as a

‘Rogue Agent’ in the Dark Zone?

THE CHALLENGESurvive and complete This War of Mine

without using violence.

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WAR CHILD 24 HOUR MARATHON IDEAS

THE CHALLENGEDo a 24 mile walk in 24 hours while catching Pokemon.

Don’t forget your portable charger!

THE CHALLENGECan you push yourself to play Superman 64 non-stop

for 24 hours?

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WAR CHILD 24 HOUR MARATHON IDEAS

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FUNDRAISING TIP CHANNEL YOUR

INNER ROCK STAR AND PAY TO PLAY

WAR CHILD GAME-ON BATTLE OF THE ROCK BANDS BE A PART OF WAR CHILD’S MUSICAL HERITAGE BY HOSTING YOUR OWN ROCK BAND/GUITAR HERO FESTIVAL OR BATTLE OF THE BANDS GET THE ACTS TO CHANNEL THEIR INNER ROCK STARS AND CHARGE ENTRY TO GET ‘ON STAGE’

THE CHALLENGEWinners are chosen by crowd reaction so make sure your venue is full of people ready to get into it.

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WAR CHILD BATTLE OF THE ROCK BANDS

Twitch Streaming Guide Youtube Streaming Guide

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· In 2015, War Child worked with 126,425 children, young people and their families

– supporting them to rebuild their lives

· 16,832 calls were made to War Child helplines in the DRC and Afghanistan that’s

just under 50 calls per day

· War Child reunited 2,387 children with their families/guardians this includes children

on the street, unaccompanied children, children accused of witchcraft and children

associated with armed groups

· There were 22 attacks on schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year

– War Child believes schools should be a safe place for children.

· In 2015, War Child supported more than 30,000 Syrian refugees, both with

education and protection

STREAMING SITE SUGGESTIONS

REMEMBER!

PLEASE DON’T SEND

US CASH. IT IS NOT

SECURE AND

PROBABLY WON’T

REACH US.

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JUSTGIVING Setting up a JustGiving page is an easy way for

your friends and family to donate from

anywhere in the world.

Visit www.justgiving.com/warchild, click on

‘create your page’ and follow the instructions.

It couldn’t be simpler to set up and because

they automatically claim Gift Aid, it reduces our

admin costs too.

CHEQUES AND BACSIf you prefer you can send us a cheque payable

to ‘War Child’ to our address: Linton House, 39 -

51 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RT. If you have

sponsor forms, you can include those with the

cheque so that we can claim Gift Aid. Or transfer

the money to our Cooperative Bank account but

please, put your name in the reference and email

us at fundraising@warchild.org.uk so that we

know who to thank!

If you’d prefer to transfer the money directly

to our bank account, please email us and we’ll

send you the details.

fundraising@warchild.org.uk

The more people involved, the more fun you’ll

have and the more funds you’ll raise. Make

sure you tell as many people as possible what

you are doing and why you are doing it. Share

information from our website and explain the

work we do.

SOCIAL MEDIACreate a Facebook event and invite friends and

colleagues. Share your event date and details

via Twitter. As you play and raise money share

updates to get more and more attention.

POSTERSAdvertise your event at your school, university

or work place and get more players. Ask our

team for War Child posters or design your own

and use our special ‘In Support Of’ logo.

PRESSIf you think your story might be something your

local paper could get behind, email the press

team at War Child on press@warchild.org.uk

and they will be able to provide you with help

and guidance on press releases and pictures

that work for the local paper.

www.warchild.org.uk

War Child UK

UK registered charity no.1071659