32 girls from 17 countries came to NYC to share their stories of loss, struggle, and most importantly, survival to remind us all that immediate humanitarian aid can be the miracle that millions around the world need.

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Silent night, painful night
Our Mother’s tears fall in fright
Our loved ones captured bought and sold
Chained and shivering in the cold
Silently praying for peace silently praying for peace

Perilous night, painful night
Shells screamed down fire and light
Our Homes were burned and turned to ash
Our Lives destroyed in a deafening flash
Silently praying for peace, silently praying for peace

Perilous night, painful night
Whole towns disappeared tonight
Schools and hospitals burned to the ground
No learning no healing no hope to be found
Silently praying for peace silently praying for peace

Silent night, hopeful night
Help from strangers arrived tonight
Carrying with them shelter and food
Safe and sound our spirits renewed
Lifting our voices for peace lifting our voices for peace

Another Silent Night by The Miracle Choir

Mark Lowcock On Newshour

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) mobilizes and coordinates humanitarian action for all in need, in partnership with national and international actors.

OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.

United Nations OCHA