In pictures: Making toys for recovery

See some of the toys made through Plan-supported workshops across the world that are helping young children affected by disasters to recover and grow.

The first 8 years of a child's life are critical for their development - but in emergencies, young children can often be the last in line to get the care and support they need.

Plan's workshops teach children, parents and day care workers to create toys made from locally sourced materials that can help young children to learn, play and divert their minds from crisis.

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Mali is on the verge of a major humanitarian crisis, the global organization Plan International has warned. Tens of thousands of displaced people together with those trapped in the conflict areas are unreachable. In addition, the conflict is preventing farmers from sowing the 2013 crop. As a result of these events, there are fears that up to two million people will be affected by a food crisis this year.

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