Child Therapy Safe Space
HealLING Through Drawing & Storytelling
The war in Sudan has forced millions of people to flee their homes. Many children have witnessed violence, lost loved ones, been separated from family members, or experienced the destruction of their schools and communities. Even after reaching safety, the emotional impact of conflict often remains. Fear, anxiety, sadness, nightmares, and loneliness are common among children who have lived through war.
A SAfe & Supportive Environment
Every child deserves a safe place where they can feel protected, express their emotions, and begin to heal. At our Child Therapy Safe Space provides refugee and displaced children affected by the conflict in Sudan with a supportive environment where they can recover through drawing and storytelling. These activities help children express experiences and emotions that are often difficult to put into words
Why Child Therapy Safe Spaces Matter
Children do not always have the words to explain how they feel. Instead, they often communicate through drawings, stories, and imagination. Providing a safe environment where children can express themselves helps them process difficult experiences while reducing emotional stress.
Psychosocial Support for Children Affected by Conflict
Creating a Safe Space for Children Affected by Conflict
This was psychosocial support therapy session organized by social workers for 57 children. The session provided a safe and welcoming space where the children could come together, interact, share their feelings and experiences, and receive emotional support.
During the session, the social workers engaged the children in discussions and activities designed to help them feel comfortable, build trust and cope with some of the difficult experiences they have been through during the conflict.
Through these conversations, we learned that some of the boys attending the session had previously been associated with armed groups as child soldiers. They had managed to escape through the help of their parents and return to their families and communities. Their experiences showed the serious impact that the ongoing conflict is having on children and need for continued protection, psychosocial support, and a safe environment in which they can recover.
The session was an important opportunity not only to provide immediate emotional support, but also to better understand the individual needs and experiences of the children. It demonstrated the importance of creating safe spaces where children affected by conflict can feel heard, supported, and protected as they begin to rebuild their lives.