Koteu, a refugee from Cameroon, joined the cooking masterclass organised by the IRC on the Greek island of Lesvos to bring together refugee & local communities.

Drought and conflict have left record numbers of people in East Africa and Sahel regions in dire need of aid, with women and children facing the brunt of the crises. The world must act now to avert further suffering.

From championing refugee rights to rescuing their children from destroyed homes, we’re celebrating these brave women who won’t wait for change to happen.