Each Life Sacred - Album in aid of War Child

Aim

22 acclaimed musicians and 6 artisans come together on one album to raise money for the children of Palestine at this time of desperate need

Every child deserves safety, tenderness, and possibility.

For the last 2 years, we have witnessed the children of Palestine being trapped under siege, bombed from their homes, separated from loved ones, and inflicted with unbearable trauma.

We cannot look away.

Each Life Sacred is an album project born from a place of deep grief having witnessed the horrors these children are facing and the unbearable weight of their suffering. Out of that grief came a prayer to gather voices, music, and spirit in a way that could hold the sorrow and turn it into something that will help.

This project is demonstration of our compassion turned into impact. Through the power of music and art, we are raising money for War Child; a charity delivering essential support - emergency aid, safe spaces, education and psychological care.

Children in Palestine are living in dangerous, dire circumstances. They need our help now.

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Each Life Sacred – An Album in aid of War Child

Each Life Sacred is an extraordinary collection of 20 artists coming together on one album to raise urgent funds for the children of Palestine. 

Contributing artists: Anoushka Shankar, Johnny Flynn & Lillie Flynn, Sam Garrett, Danit, Ayla Schafer, Sam Lee, Vika Mullova, Matthew Barley, Nick Barbachano, Charlotte Mabon, Ayla Nereo, Little Whale, Naomi Greene, Olivia Fern, Taz Babiker, Marcus Gad, Ripples Collective, Susannah & Ya’acov Darling Khan - the album is a testament to the power of music to unite and radiate love and compassion towards those in the most desperate of situations.

100% of the proceeds will go to War Child whose teams are in Gaza now creating safe spaces for children to play, learn, and access psychological support. 

The Cause

About War Child UK

War Child is driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.

War Child works in some of the hardest-to-reach places to support those who are hardest hit. It aims to reach children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and stays long after the cameras have gone to support them through their recovery.

War Child understands children’s needs, respects and stands up for their
rights, and puts them at the centre of everything it does. They boldly campaign on the root causes of conflict and help to amplify children’s voices, advocating for change on the issues that matter to them. War Child will never give up on children affected by conflict.

www.warchild.org.uk   

The Prizes

• Prize 1 - Each Life Sacred ~ Collaboration album

Anyone donating over £20 to the crowdfund will receive this unique collaboration album of 22 artists put together specially to raise money for War Child. This will be a digital album, delivered to your inbox on November 5th - after the close of the crowdfund. In addition, your £20 will equate to 2 entries into our prize drawer to win one of the following items. The more money you donate, the more entries you will receive (1 entry = £10) so do not feel you need to stop short £20. 

• Prize 2 - Each Life Sacred ~ Original Artwork  by Anouska Beckwith & Anika Nixdorf

Anouska Beckwith and Anika Nixdorf collaborated to create an artwork capturing the hands of an adult and a child holding a single candle. The image felt like a prayer made visible, the fragile light of the world resting delicately between generations, carried together as a symbol of hope and peace.

There is a profound power in its simplicity: the flame trembling, the smaller hands nestled within the larger, the unspoken truth that our shared future depends on how gently we protect what is most vulnerable. Here, the candle becomes more than wax and wick; it is a vessel of remembrance, of longing, and of renewal.

• Prize 3 - Handwritten lyric sheet of the Each Life Scared prayer signed by the artists

• Prize 4 - Beatrice Minns - Mini Bud Shrine 

Beatrice Minns creates hand-built and wheel-thrown stoneware.
Guided by a fascination with relics, mythology, and ceremony, her work arises from a deep pull to craft vessels for memory - objects that hold stories, treasures, and the essence of nature itself. Each piece becomes a space where the precious can be lifted up, honoured, and celebrated.

• Prize 5 - Margot & Mila cedar earrings in gold plated sterling silver

Rooted in symbolism and purpose, the cedar tree has long stood as a beacon of wisdom, resilience, and spiritual protection. Across traditions, cedar is used in purification rituals and is viewed as a bridge between the earthly and the divine, drawing energy from its deep roots and rising with quiet, noble strength. Each pair of earrings is cast, polished and hand finished to the finest detail in Lucy’s workshop in Frome.

Prize 6 - Petra Palumbo crystal glassware set

Influenced by her Lebanese ancestry and life in the Scottish Highlands, Petra reimagines heritage motifs with originality and warmth.The Watermelon & Poppy glassware is a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian people and their fight for freedom and justice. After the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, when the Palestinian flag was banned, the watermelon became a discreet emblem of resistance, its colours mirroring the flag. The poppy, Palestine’s national flower, represents resilience and remembrance. Together, they honour a people’s spirit, heritage, and enduring hope.

• Prize 7 - Muzungu Sisters Dalia Jacket Black with Watermelon Embroidery

Muzungu Sisters was established in 2011 by Tatiana Santo Domingo and Dana Alikhani. The name “Muzungu” originated from the Swahili word for “traveler” or “wanderer,” reflecting a spirit of sisterhood and tying this with their mission to connect global artisans with a broader audience.

Black velvet jacket with traditional silk thread embroidery, featuring an embroidered watermelon motif on the back, an intricately woven Mandarin collar and finished with ornamental covered fastenings. (Size: S)

How to Enter

£10 – 1 entry into the prize draw 

£20 – 2 entries into the prize draw + Each Life Sacred Album

£50 – 5 entries into the prize draw + Each Life Sacred Album

£100 – 10 entries into the prize draw + Each Life Sacred Album

£500 – 50 entries into the prize draw + Each Life Sacred Album

Here are some examples of what your contribution will do:

£100 could feed four families who have fled with nothing for a week.   

£60 could provide support for a whole family caught up in conflict with all their basic needs for two months, including food and blankets.   

£17 could cover the cost of a child being safely reunited with their family.   

Key dates:

Prize draw closes: 1st of November 

Winners announced: 2nd of November

Album release: 1st of November 

From the depths of our hearts, Charlotte and I want to thank you for supporting Each Life Sacred. 

To have the contributions of so many incredible artists has
meant more than words can carry. Now we’re asking you to open your hearts and your pockets and make a difference to the thousands of children of Gaza whose lives are being torn apart by war.

Together we are sending a message: that they are not forgotten, that love can reach them even through the darkest times.

Thank you for standing with us, with War Child, and with the vision of a world where every life is honoured as sacred.

With all our love,
Anouska & Charlotte

This project successfully funded on 1st November 2025