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Copy of CH1696373. I like drawing houses”, says Sahra, 10, as she sketches on paper using brightly coloured pencils. Sahra lives in a camp for people affected by conflict and climate change in Somalia, a country where children are facing a severe threat of hunger and families are unable to afford enough food due to rising global prices. “When I don’t eat something, I feel tired, and I don’t play so much”, she explains. Sahra regularly attends the local Child Friendly Space run by Save the Children, a place where children can laugh, play and be themselves. The charity also supports local families with health services, schooling and emergency cash to spend on food. Sahra’s local health centre, which is supported by Save the Children, provides a special peanut paste for babies and children who are malnourished and need extra nutrients. Provision such as these help prevent infant mortality and the centre can refer children with Severe Acute Malnutrition to the main hospital for more advanced treatment. “After eating, I get the energy to play with my friends”, says Sahra. The local health workers have inspired her career ambitions. “I want to be a doctor because I like to help people”, she says. Sahra is one of the stories featured in Story Knits, a unique pre-loved knitwear pop-up store where every jumper tells the story of a child helped by Save the Children. The store, open from 1st-7th December in Covent Garden, celebrates the charity’s annual Christmas Jumper Day campaign. Mustafa Saeed / Save the Children

Grace, 11 and her family were displaced after Cyclone Ana hit their island, bursting the banks of the River Shira and flooding their home and surrounding area. They were rescued in a canoe and taken to a refugee camp, which her father, Banda, is one of the leaders at. In the floods they lost everything and arrived with only the clothes on their back. Grace is still scared to talk abut the floods. Grace was supported by Save the Children child protection officer to support her through the trauma and gradually has found her love of singing and dancing again. THOKO CHIKONDI/SAVE THE CHILDREN

At least 13 people were killed in the Philippines following the strong winds and heavy rains brought on by Typhoon Carina, also known as Gaemi, which also led to deadly landslides. In Taiwan, more than 220 people have been injured, and thousands of households have been left without power. At least 45 schools in the Philippines located across 40% of the country sustained damage from the storm and the country’s Department of Education said schools in several regions, including Manila, would close on Thursday following the destruction. Save the Children Philippines is at the forefront the humanitarian response and is identifying the immediate needs of affected children and their communities. Save the Children is calling on the country’s Department of Education and concerned government agencies to ensure that children like Carla can safely return to school. Paul John Domalaon/ Save the Children