Farina, 13, volunteers at a Child Friendly Space (CFS) near Balakot, in the North West Frontier Province. Children gravitate to her warm smile and loving nature. "She's an activist from the heart, who is just naturally organising the children, joining in, helping the younger ones,” said World Vision Child Protection Officer, Siān Platt.

Children are the most vulnerable among quake survivors in northern Pakistan where some 8,000 schools were destroyed or severly damaged. World Vision Child Friendly Spaces are safe havens where children can play, express feelings and regain a sense of routine and normality. Photos by John Schenk, World Vision.