With millions of children caught in the crossfire of more than five years of civil war in Syria, the IRC s working on all fronts of the crisis to provide lifesaving support for them and their families.

The sea and the desert are two of the most unforgiving environments for humans to survive. But thousands of people making the journey along the so-called Central Mediterranean Route are being left with no choice but to tackle the Earth’s harshest extremities.

IRC psychologist Kiki Michailidou describes the extreme challenges facing her clients living in the 'reception centre' in Moria, where many are contemplating suicide.

20-year-old Beeso has set up her own henna business, earning her own money for the first time.

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