Arriving on the scene within hours of the devastating quake, IRC emergency teams in Pakistan aided 230,000 people, treated thousands of the sick and injured, and worked alongside survivors to rebuild their lives.

Family is everything for Amira, especially in times of crisis. She shares her story of resilience and survival in Syria.

Famine has been declared in regions of South Sudan's Unity State, the world’s newest country which has been embroiled in conflict since its independence. Largely located in the northern regions of the country, the famine is affecting 100,000 people with a further one million at risk. Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen are also on the brink of famine as they struggle to respond to drought, rising food prices and a lack of food.