Responding to the refugee crisis

Around the world, millions of people have been displaced because of recent conflicts and thousands of them have made their way across the Mediterranean. There seem to be hundreds of opinions as to why it’s happening and how we can respond. It’s complicated enough as an adult – both in the global politics at play, and the emotions it evokes – but it can be particularly tricky to help children engage with the issue. Here are some simple ways you can help children think through and respond to the crisis.