Reem takes a deep breath, closing her eyes as she lets her mind calm. This simple technique, which she learned from her IRC counsellor, has helped Reem overcome the trauma of living in war-torn Syria.

The way to survive in one of Europe’s worst refugee camps

When the pandemic hit, Hamida, Um Abdo and Wa’ad turned their sewing skills to mask-making. 

After Paul Cabo lost his mother to Ebola in 2014, he dropped out of school and worked odd jobs to earn enough money for food. With the support of the International Rescue Committee, the 16 year old is back in the classroom, where he sees hope for a better life.