Anyone working with the children of Gaza must understand that the ongoing genocide and prolonged siege have left deep psychological scars—most notably, an extreme sensitivity to words or jokes, no matter how well-intentioned.This is not an exaggeration; it is a reality confirmed by the Nafs psychosocial support organization, which documents daily the behavioral changes ...
Our Journey with PeopleSince 2010, we have accompanied individuals on their journey toward balance and empowerment.We have listened, supported, and walked side by side with those affected by trauma and marginalization.Our journey has always been with the people, and for them, to create safe spaces and enduring hope together.
3-7-2025 Thursday. Nafs for Empowerment hosted a coordination meeting for the Psychological Support Team in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, with the participation of representatives from institutions working in the field of mental health. The meeting aimed to discuss psychological first aid interventions and to strengthen collective coordination mechanisms for a joint response to ...
30-6-2025 Monday. Beit ‘Anan | Talaei Al-Hurriya Camp “We played and let it all out with the kids of Beit ‘Anan” Nafs organized recreational and psychosocial support activities for youth aged 12–16 — creating space for play, connection, and emotional safety.
29-6-2025 Sunday. “A laugh” from the heart of Al-Nuseirat camp. In June, Nafs for Empowerment organized a series of psychosocial support activities for children in Al-Mawasi displacement camps – south of Khan Younis, creating safe spaces for movement, release, and a sense of stability in the midst of ongoing displacement
28-6-2025 Saturday. In Torino, we didn’t just review our progress — we envisioned what’s next, together. Hosted by our partner @giosef Torino, our TPM & Work Session created space for reflection, realignment, and deeper collaboration. A key focus? Co-developing the participatory training model to be implemented this September, grounded in our values: Balanced partnerships ...
31-5-2025 Saturday. As part of the "Horizons of Recovery" project and in cooperation with Americares, the Nafs Empowerment Team carried out a recreational activity at Al-Jalazone Co-educational Basic School, affiliated with UNRWA. The activity targeted 160 male and female students. The goal of the recreational activity was to provide a safe and joyful space ...
27-5-2025 Tuesday. Within the framework of the "Recovery Horizons" project and in collaboration with Americares, we implemented a recreational activity at Birzeit Girls’ Elementary School, affiliated with UNRWA, targeting 200 female students. The activity aimed to provide a safe space for joy and reassurance amidst the daily challenges of life. Thanks to the efforts ...
25-5-2025 Sunday. As part of the "Afaq Al-Taafi" (Horizons of Recovery) project, and in partnership with Americares, a recreational activity was carried out at Al-Amari Basic Girls School, run by UNRWA. The event targeted 70 young female students. This initiative served as a safe and supportive space amid a daily reality that weighs heavily ...
25-5-2025 Saturday. Despite the pain and oppression, we will still have hope for life and freedom. Life will continue in more beautiful ways, and you will not remain alone in the field. Photos from today's workshop on leadership, teamwork, and overcoming stress and psychological emergencies for a group of bank employees. The workshop was ...
20-5-2025 Tuesday. Moments of innocent joy in the face of hardship Photos from the activities of the Summer Camp of Hope for psychosocial support, targeting children from displaced families from Jenin Camp, held in Haddad village. 120 children took part in recreational and emotional relief activities, implemented in cooperation with the YMCA and the ...
18-5-2025 Sunday. The conclusion of the activities of the summer camp program (Hope) for psychosocial intervention, for displaced families from Jenin camp (young mothers and children, which targeted 50 mothers and 120 children) in various purposeful activities in Haddad village, which were implemented in cooperation and coordination with the YMCA and the follow-up committee ...
14-5-2025 Wednesday. In line with our commitment to protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), we conducted a series of awareness sessions and activities aimed at building a culture of safety in the community. This included interactive sessions for children (8-11 years) to teach them about their rights, good and bad touches, and ...
12-5-2025 Monday. As part of the "Recovery Horizons" project and in coordination with the administration of Al-Fajr Mixed Primary School and the counseling department, a series of recreational and relief activities were conducted, combining play with psychological comfort. These activities aim to create a safe space for children, away from the pressures of daily ...
11-5-2025 Sunday. The Nafs for Empowerment Workshop on Psychosocial stress, CFI, was conducted by Trainer A. Nasser Abu Matar was interspersed with a set of theoretical and practical activities on psychological stress and how to confront and control it, gain self-flexibility, increase humanitarian communication, reduce violence, and strengthen capabilities in the face of various ...
7-5-2025 Wednesday. Nafas for Empowerment, in cooperation with the Director of Education in Salfit, conducted a workshop for school principals on psychological and social pressures. The workshop was led by trainer Mr. Nasser Abu Matar and included a variety of theoretical and practical activities focused on understanding psychological stress, strategies to cope with and ...
