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My psychological state improved and I felt that I was not alone in life. I felt I was with a supportive group. I learned breathing techniques that I used many times when I felt angry, stressed and anxious.” – One mother in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus

“This was a real gift. I was able to pause, breathe and create calm amidst total chaos.” – A person who benefited from the project

Our communities are the very backbone of today’s world and this year’s awardees have truly demonstrated their dedication towards supporting a plethora of communities — large and small. Our winners act as a buttress for many. Of course, plenty of us feel like we have to do it alone but, with the help of these extraordinary organisations and the individuals who make them all possible, we never have to walk alone again.”

More than ever before, children today find themselves targeted, vulnerable and exposed to the full horror of modern warfare. As silent victims, it is children who stand on the frontline of the world’s most devastating conflicts, bearing the brunt of violence, trauma and loss.”

– Arabella Dorman, Award winning international war artist and Beyond Conflict Ambassador

As silent victims, it is children who stand on the frontline of the world’s most devastating conflicts, bearing the brunt of unspeakable violence, trauma and loss.”

– Arabella Dorman, the award-winning war artist

We’re here to help those in urgent need of mental health care in places of conflict. We also know that war trauma impacts across generations and can cause violence to spiral. Addressing mental health issues is therefore important for long-term peace building.”

I was pleased when the movement took up ‘Give Peace A Chance’ because I had written it with that in mind. I felt an obligation even then to write a song that people would sing in the pub, or on a demonstration. I remember hearing them all sing it – it was a very big moment for me. That’s what the song was about.”

Child of War art and literature exhibition in collaboration with Beyond Conflict ambassador Arabella Dorman will be a major fundraiser for our Mothers4Mothers campaign to help women and children in our three projects in Bangladesh, Ukraine and Iraq.