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Fifteen-year-old Samir* has been waiting for four months in Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp to be reunited with his family.

Alone in Azraq: A Syrian teenager's story

Fifteen-year-old Samir became separated from his family after his home in Aleppo was attacked. He tells the IRC about his journey to Jordan and his hope to be reunited with his parents.

ArticleApril 28, 2016
IRC aid worker Mustafa Hassan

A voice for Syria’s children

TIME Magazine recently named Mustafa Hassan one of its 100 most influential people for his work providing aid to Syria’s children.

ArticleApril 16, 2015
Mohammad with his family in Jordan

“Play is like medicine for my children”

After fleeing war-torn Syria, Mohammad’s young family discovered the healing power of play with the help of the IRC and Sesame Workshop.

ArticleAugust 16, 2019

A Syrian teenager describes her escape from war-torn Aleppo

Shattered by the death of her parents and younger sister, 16-year-old Hiba somehow found the strength to lead the surviving members of her family to safety in Jordan. She shares her recollections and drawings of life in Aleppo.

ArticleOctober 11, 2016
'Ahlan Simsim' features new characters with stories and experiences refugee children can relate to, like Jad, a young Muppet who had to leave his home. Jad loves to express himself through art.

Sesame Street and the IRC are helping refugee children overcome trauma

Learn how Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee are changing the lives of young refugees and displaced children across the Middle East.

ArticleFebruary 2, 2020

Teddy bears, dreams and school: Syrian girls share a few of their favorite things

Eight years of war in Syria has devastated the entire country. But instead of recounting hardships, these Syrian girls living in Jordan talk about their dreams, ambitions, abilities…and their favorite things.

ArticleMarch 15, 2019

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