The article discusses the role of child-friendly spaces in providing psychosocial support to children affected by the Marawi conflict in the Philippines. UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Jess Far emphasizes the importance of these spaces in helping children regain a sense of normalcy through play and learning. The article illustrates the impact of these spaces on children's mental health by describing the evolution of their drawings from depicting violence to showing hopeful and colorful imagery. The story of Abdul Rahman Unotan, a 10-year-old child, is highlighted to show this transformation. The article underscores the positive perspective children have learned to adopt despite experiencing violence.

The article tells the harrowing story of the Kapitan family, who were caught in the crossfire when armed conflict erupted in Marawi City, Philippines. The family of thirteen, including 11 children, were trapped in their home for three days amidst heavy gunfire and aerial bombings, which partially destroyed their house. Facing hunger and thirst, they eventually risked their lives to escape the violence. They found refuge at Madrasah Al-Khairiya, a school in Balo-i, where UNICEF has provided essential support such as latrines, clean water, and hygiene kits to them and other displaced families. Junail Kapitan, the family patriarch, has found some work installing these facilities, helping to support his family during this crisis. Despite the ongoing conflict, he remains hopeful for a chance to rebuild their lives.

The article discusses the severe issue of acute malnutrition among children, particularly in the Philippines, where 7.3% of children under 5 are acutely malnourished. Action Against Hunger International (ACF) and the Philippine Coalition of Advocates for Nutrition Security (PhilCan) are launching 'Generation Nutrition,' a campaign to end child deaths from acute malnutrition. The campaign seeks to engage the public, global decision-makers, and governments to improve nutrition among vulnerable populations. The article highlights the role of governments in addressing malnutrition, noting recent global targets and commitments, such as the 'Nutrition for Growth' initiative and the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) movement. ACF's country director, Javad Amoozegar, emphasizes the need for political will to prioritize nutrition and save children's lives. The article also mentions a global petition to be presented at the United Nations meeting in September 2014, aiming to prioritize the fight against acute child malnutrition in the post-2015 development framework.