Seven-year-old Shahd Alsaqqa from Gaza is pictured above as she helps Trócaire to launch their new Gift of Play and Healing.

The overseas development agency Trócaire has launched a range of new gifts that help families and their children worldwide who are caught up in conflict as the horrific situations in Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan are front of mind for many people - the Gift of Play & Healing and the Gift of Food & Nourishment.

The Gift of Play & Healing  is a special kit, created by therapists, that is aimed to help children process the trauma of war. Through the power of play, including storybooks, photo puzzles, art and more, you’ll give children who are hurting a way to open up, find calm and build resilience in the storm.

Hunger can also be a constant companion for children caught in conflict, the Gift of Food & Nourishment this Christmas will help children with special food that will nourish growing bodies and saves lives.

With 23 ‘Gifts of Change’ to choose from ranging from €5 to €1,400, each Trócaire gift will support critical programmes across the world where Trócaire works.

The gifts can be purchased online at www.trocaire.org/gifts or by calling 1800 408 408 (0800 912 1200 in NI). Photo: Mark Stedman.