After some of the bloodiest fighting in more than seven years of civil war in Syria—including a suspected chemical attack in the town of Douma—the enclave of Eastern Ghouta is under the control of the Syrian government.

Through counseling and creative activities, thirteen-year-old Nada regained a sense of hope, security and confidence.

As she watched the tragic war unfold in Syria, Dr. Manal Faham took leave from her practice to join other physicians working to save the sick and wounded.

An IRC-supported hospital in Dara'a, southern Syria, was hit by an airstrike on July 31 that killed six people and wounded many more.

Thousands of Syrian families were living in basements and underground shelters in Douma, Eastern Ghouta to hide from the horror raining down on them. Hear from one family how they’ve survived.

Find out more about the war in Sudan and its impact on neighboring Chad.