Sami*, 13, a young boy from Taiz, Yemen, was shot while playing near his home, leaving both his legs severely injured. Sami, who loved football and dreamed of becoming a famous football player, can no longer walk or play — something that has deeply affected him psychologically. His recovery has been long and difficult; he has undergone nine surgeries, and his treatment is still ongoing. “He’s better now and recovering,” says his mother Ameena*. Save the Children supported Sami*’s treatment and recovery, covering most of his medical expenses. Save the Children supported Sami through its Child Protection programme, providing financial assistance for his life-saving medical treatment and facilitating psychosocial support to help him recover psychologically. His mother will also be included in the Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention which is psychological intervention to help people cope with and manage stress, depression, and daily life challenges through group-based coping and problem-solving techniques. that aims to improve the mental health and well-being of adults. AHMED ALBASHA/ Save the Children