As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, it’s hard not to reflect on the world around us—the unrest, the conflict, and the millions of lives uprooted by violence and crisis.

For so many, peace can feel like a distant dream. Yet Christmas reminds us of the coming of the Prince of Peace, a beacon of hope in even the darkest times.

This year, as we hang decorations on our trees and light candles for Advent, supporters of Christian Aid are taking a moment to reflect.

Across the UK, individuals churches and communities are displaying doves—symbols of peace and hope—as an act of solidarity with families living through conflict. It’s also a united call for world leaders to do more to encourage peacebuilding.