Halima and her five children are among the 1.5 million Syrians who fled war to find safety in Lebanon. For eight years, their home has been an informal settlement, —where daily life is shaped by poverty, discrimination, and barriers to education.Still, Halima is determined to give her children every opportunity. Forced to abandon her own education because of the war, she is passing on her love of learning to them.Together with local organizations, the IRC is supporting families like Halima’s wit ...

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It's time for a humanitarian efficiency revolution. Here's how

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Roughly 90% of Gaza’s current population is internally displaced, with many forced to move multiple times over the past 2 years. These waves of displacement have left many in need of mental health support. Children, in particular, face trauma that threatens their emotional development and sense of safety. After two years of destruction, the recent ceasefire agreement offers a critical opportunity to rapidly scale up lifesaving aid and begin addressing Gaza’s immense humanitarian needs. However, ...

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