̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

A 16-year-old Afghan boy in Greece hopes to be reunited with his brother in Germany. Illustrator Ada Jusic brings Ali's story to life.

'The impact of violence against health care on the health of children and mothers' report highlights the severe impacts of attacks on health care facilities documented globally in 2022, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where significant violence has disrupted access to medical services. In particular, the provinces of North and South Kivu were highlighted as being amongst the most affected areas. The study aimed to measure how these attacks affected health care accessibility for pregnant women and children under five, employing a mixed-methods approach that included case studies from Kyondo, Fizi, and Walungu.

Nazir was the Managing intern for the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in NY Education & Learning department. In this role, Nazir supported the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) program, including helping children from over 20 countries receive academic and social-emotional learning during the summer of 2022. 

On July 14th, 2021, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Silver Spring partnered with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that supplies necessities to children in need across the United States, to provide diapers and wipes to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ clients adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us on May 1st for a special screening of Angels Are Made of Light, a documentary following school-aged children in Kabul, Afghanistan, with guest speaker and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ client, Farahnaz Anwari, who taught in Afghan conflict zones for nearly 20 years.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ delivers lifesaving aid in crisis zones worldwide. As U.S. aid is cut, your support helps us protect children and families in greatest need.

Fifteen-year-old Samir became separated from his family after his home in Aleppo was attacked. He tells the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ about his journey to Jordan and his hope to be reunited with his parents.

People arriving at the U.S. border have the legal right to request asylum without being criminalized, turned back or separated from their children.

Two months ago, sisters Marta* and Oksana* were living peaceful lives in the same Ukrainian town where they were born, married and spent their entire lives. They spoke to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ about how they made sudden and difficult decision to abandon everything they’ve ever known, and to seek safety with their children.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Caseworker and Congolese refugee Dauda Balubwila worked tirelessly for five years to reunite with the family he left behind in Kenya. Watch the emotional moment as his wife and children step off the plane and into Dauda's arms.