{"id":3516,"date":"2025-12-05T15:42:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nafs.ps\/en\/?p=3516"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:49:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:49:11","slug":"safe-and-supportive-spaces-for-children-in-southern-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nafs.ps\/en\/2025\/12\/05\/safe-and-supportive-spaces-for-children-in-southern-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe and Supportive Spaces for Children in Southern Gaza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nafas for Empowerment \u00d7 Americares<\/strong><br \/>\nA Partnership Creating Safe and Supportive Spaces for Children in Southern Gaza<br \/>\nAs part of the ongoing partnership between Nafas for Empowerment and Americares, the Nafas team continues to implement psychosocial support activities for children across four key locations: Al-Amal Camp, Al-Yasmeen Camp, Al-Amal Rehabilitation School in Khan Younis, and Al-Salam Camp \u2013 Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis.<br \/>\nThese activities respond to the urgent need for safe spaces that restore moments of joy and reassurance for children living under difficult humanitarian conditions.<br \/>\n<strong>A Comprehensive Support Program for Children<\/strong><br \/>\nOver the past weeks, the Nafas team has delivered a series of recreational and activation sessions for children aged 3 to 11, including physical, social, emotional, and musical activities designed to:<br \/>\n-Strengthen communication and expression skills<br \/>\n-Enhance feelings of safety and belonging<br \/>\n-Support emotional regulation through group play and interaction<br \/>\n<strong>Key Activities Implemented<\/strong><br \/>\nSocial-Emotional Learning Exercises<br \/>\n-Five Senses: to enhance sensory awareness and focus<br \/>\n-The Best Thing in Life: promoting positive thinking<br \/>\n-Love Love: building safe and supportive social connections<br \/>\n<strong>Group and Physical Games<\/strong><br \/>\nHorse game, Sun and Moon, Moves 1\u20135, Musical Chairs, the Parachute, sound rhythm activities, national songs, and energetic music that contributed to a lively and interactive atmosphere for the children.<br \/>\n<strong>Impact of the Partnership on the Ground<\/strong><br \/>\n-286 children participated across the four locations.<br \/>\n-Inclusive integration of 12 deaf children supported by a specialized instructor to ensure full participation.<br \/>\n-Community engagement through the attendance of 30 parents in Al-Salam Camp, actively supporting their children.<br \/>\n-Activities continued successfully despite logistical and field challenges, thanks to strong team coordination and consistent partner support.<br \/>\n<strong>A Continued Commitment to Children\u2019s Well-Being<\/strong><br \/>\nOur partnership with Americares reflects a steadfast commitment to ensuring that every child has a space to breathe, play, and reclaim a part of their childhood.<br \/>\nTogether, we move forward\u2026 for stronger 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