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Restoring hope for a better future
In Akkar, Lebanon, hundreds of vulnerable children are receiving vital catch-up education after years of disruption. In this photo essay, meet the students and teachers reigniting a love for learning.

Saving a Lifeline: How Asala and the Women of Umm al-Safa Stopped the Village Clinic’s Closure
When the only clinic in Umm al-Safa was set to close, Asala and a group of determined women led a peaceful campaign to save it. Their efforts protected vital healthcare for nearly 3,000 people—and proved the power of grassroots action in the face of crisis.

Farmer with a disability defies hunger and inspires change in Karamoja
This is the inspiring story of Babodmas—a farmer living with a disability in Karamoja, Uganda. With support from the NOURISH project, funded by Irish Aid, Babodmas transformed his family's future through climate-smart farming and resilience.

Children in South Sudan kick off World Refugee Day and Day of the African Child with “Sport for Peace”

Child soldier: Lionel’s story
Girls and boys deserve to grow up free from abuse and exploitation. But in the world’s most dangerous places, childhood is frequently the first casualty. Here is Lionel’s story.

The deadly threat to Afghan children as mine action faces funding shortfalls
Two Afghan brothers, aged 12 and 10, were killed by a landmine while playing near their family’s farm. They are among the 40+ children killed or injured by unexploded ordnance each month in Afghanistan. Read their story and why mine action funding matters.

The Unseen Crisis: Childhoods shaped by conflict and poverty in the West Bank
Boosting school attendance in South Sudan—One school desk at a time
In Melut, South Sudan, students once sat on stones to learn. Thanks to the EMPOWER project, 500 desks were delivered, improving comfort, attendance, and learning conditions.