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Art therapy for displaced children with disabilities

Completed
A woman stands at a table where two children are seated
Start Date
Total Project Cost
USD 45,000
Country
Yemen
Partner organization
Humanitarian Cooperation Foundation for People with Disabilities

Challenge

Displaced children with disabilities in Yemen face unequal access to essential services, a lack of necessary resources and equipment, and communication difficulties, which encompass comprehension, social communication, and emotional and social challenges.

Solution

The Humanitarian Cooperation Foundation will provide art therapy to displaced children with disabilities, with activities including needs assessment and cooperation with external organizations to address the unique challenges these children face in adapting to their new environment and improving their quality of life.

Impact

The project will improve the mental health of up to 300 children with disabilities from the displaced and host communities, as well as strengthening trauma coping mechanisms, enhancing communication and social skills, developing creative abilities, boosting self-confidence, and providing support and awareness to families.

Project impact

150
children with disabilities enhanced motor, communication, & socio-emotional skills
140+
parents & caregivers received mental health & psychosocial support
2
art galleries showcase children's artwork to local communities and stakeholders

Other information

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