Democratic Republic Of Congo
This Christmas has been an especially tough one for thousands of residents of Goma and the surrounding area in eastern Congo who continue to live in camps after a volcanic activity forced them from their homes.
The eruption without warning on May 22 of Mount Nyiragongo forced tens of thousands of people to flee, as lava flowed through their communities.
With living conditions in the camps tough, and many families facing financial hardship after losing homes and businesses, Christmas cheer has been long awaited.
In this church in Kibati, 15 kilometres north of Goma, the children gathered for a Christmas Eve Mass and sang songs with the community.
On Christmas day, youth volunteers from a local charity tried to bring some festive cheer to a camp inside Goma city where several hundred families live in tents.
They organised a pasta meal and soft drinks, gifts that were much appreciated.
01:03
Goma residence not optimistic about peace as MONUSCO chief visits
01:40
DRC: Acting head of UN mission touches down in Goma
01:29
United Nations wants 'security guarantees' to monitor DR Congo ceasefire
01:14
DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue
01:55
One year into M23 control, residents are struggling to get by in DRC's eastern capital
Go to video
Goma one year on: Entrepreneurs rebuild after M23 takeover