The two sister organizations develop and promote evidence-based psychological interventions, in particular the manual Teaching Recovery Techniques.  This offers a structured, evidence-based program grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and strengthen coping. It was first developed in the 1990s by a group of British and Norwegian child psychologists working in humanitarian situations. Since then it has been subject to use and research in a variety of humanitarian contexts and crisis-affected communities worldwide. In 2000 this group set up the Children and War Foundation in Bergen, Norway.

In 2021, the British supporters group set up Children and War UK as a registered charity in the UK, based in London.

The two organizations are separate legal entities and independent in all respects, including finance and governance. But we share the same objectives and offer the same specialized services worldwide, so we work together in many ways. We collaborate as appropriate on researching and developing TRT and other interventions, as well as on training professionals and others in how to use TRT with children.

If you are interested in becoming involved with TRT – as a trainee, a researcher or an organization – you can contact either charity and we will ensure you speak to the right person.