John, in areas hit hardest by conflict, mental health trauma is one of the most overlooked challenges that children face.
Children in war-torn countries like Gaza, Haiti and Sudan are witnessing unspeakable violence – even death. Many have lost their homes, schools and families.
Save the Children is doing everything we can to support children’s mental health, including building child-friendly spaces in crisis-stricken areas. These are sanctuaries for kids in emergencies, giving them a safe space to play, learn and begin to heal.
Filsan,* a child-friendly space facilitator in a Somali displacement camp, says, “As a working mother, it is incredibly rewarding to create a safe and friendly environment that helps protect and shape the future of our children, one step at a time.”
We depend on your generous support to give facilitators like Filsan the resources they need to support children’s physical and mental health through violent conflicts, natural disasters and more. That’s why we’ve set an urgent goal of $75,000 for Mental Health Awareness Month – but we’re falling short ahead of our midnight deadline tomorrow.