2016 LB045 Education and Psychosocial Support for Vulnerable Children in Syria

Children are among the worst affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. In 2014, War Child’s Child Rights Situation Analysis (CRSA) for Syria highlighted that repeated displacement, separation from friends and family, and the constant risk of attack or harassment cause children to live in overwhelming fear and insecurity. <p></p> Over twenty four months, the intended impact of the proposed program in Syria is to strengthen children’s resilience to cope with the medium to long term effects of the conflict.<p></p> The intervention will build on War Child’s current program and established partnerships in Syria, ongoing since September 2012, in order to provide a holistic support package for vulnerable children. Education, psychosocial support and recreational support will be provided at Child Friendly Spaces, implemented by War Child’s partners across Syria, in order to equip children with the necessary skills, coping mechanisms and self-confidence to facilitate their recovery from the conflict.