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.

A single mum of two boys, Nabila Hamid works as an environmental service technician in a hospital while studying to become a nurse.

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

Nyaboth and Gatjang are just eight and 12 months old, but already they have a lot in common. Both were born in South Sudan, where conflict and drought has left 7.5 million people in need of food. Both have caring mothers who are desperate to protect their babies.

This Mental Health Awareness Week it’s important that we don’t forget refugees and those who have had to flee their homes.