1. Krishna Bauri is 17 years old from Latulia in northern India. Through communal groups they increased food security and started a study center for children. Photo: Leif Gustavsson/IKON Empowering people to strengthen human and civil rights.

2. Safrizal Toron lost his boat and fishing equipment during a tsunami. Now he has bought a new boat and equipment by getting a small loan which he already has paid back. Photo: Ulrika Lagerlöf/IKON Micro loans enables and strengthens self- sufficiency

3. Lida Phay is one of the leaders in the village of Kraingskea Thboung which has recently got the support to set up a new dam in order to keep their fields irrigated. Photo: LWF Cambodia The Church of Sweden strives for a world without hunger and poverty.

4. We provide support to all types of disaster relief, but the Church of Sweden has special responsibility for the psychosocial work carried out within ACT. Somali children who fled drought and war at home walk joyfully through their new home neighborhood on the outskirts of the Dadaab refugee camp in northeastern Kenya on July 21 2012. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Alliance

5. Our partner i conflict affected Colombia works with families and schools in order to strengthen the children and give them a more secure life. Photo: Magnus Aronson/IKON We struggle for a future without conflicts and violence. A future where children can live in peace.