Firewood is essential to day-to-day life in Tongo refugee camp, Ethiopia. But for women and girls living in the camp, collecting it can be dangerous.

Children of war have experienced unimaginable trauma. It’s difficult for them to express themselves and heal from their experiences. Art can help — providing a powerful tool for young people in conflict zones to release their emotions and communicate their feelings.

For 663 million people, nearly a tenth of the global population, access to clean water is still a luxury they don’t have. For many, conflict and war have destroyed the vital infrastructure needed to bring water to communities and refugee camps, whilst climate change and drought continue to place increasing strain on limited resources.

IRC’s Nancy Dent describes her experiences confronting the largest European refugee crisis since WWII.

The Healing Classrooms programme trains teachers in special techniques that help them engage traumatised kids and create a secure and nurturing learning environment. Thanks to Healing Classrooms, girls surrounded by violence can feel secure going to school, and children living with disabilities can easily participate in class.

The collapse of Venezuela’s political and economic systems has driven 3 million people to leave what was once the wealthiest country in South America.