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Zubaida at the child-friendly space in Layyah
Plan is working with children affected by the Pakistan floods to overcome their emotional distress caused by the disaster. Many children living in the camps for displaced people are experiencing nightmares and flashbacks. Trained Plan staff members are running psychosocial sessions – in essence emotional first aid – to help them cope..
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Millions across Pakistan have struggled to piece their lives together and return to normalcy. For many children, reunions with friends and family were enough to mend the pain wrought by the floods, but in some communities, children and their families still struggle to move on..
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Just before the floods hit, families in Layyah district were glued to the radio as a broadcast announced that the entire population of Layyah had to immediately leave because there would be huge floods. Panic set in..
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“I was afraid my entire family would die,” said 8 year-old Zubaida..
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Countless children around Pakistan are living with these memories and the associated fear. While children can be surprisingly resilient in disaster situations, it is essential that they receive the proper care and support to recover from their experiences..
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Child-friendly spaces are designed to do just this – by providing a safe place where psychosocial support can be delivered through structured and supervised play and learning activities..
Zubaida at the child-friendly space in Layyah
Plan is working with children affected by the Pakistan floods to overcome their emotional distress caused by the disaster. Many children living in the camps for displaced people are experiencing nightmares and flashbacks. Trained Plan staff members are running psychosocial sessions – in essence emotional first aid – to help them cope..
.
Millions across Pakistan have struggled to piece their lives together and return to normalcy. For many children, reunions with friends and family were enough to mend the pain wrought by the floods, but in some communities, children and their families still struggle to move on..
.
Just before the floods hit, families in Layyah district were glued to the radio as a broadcast announced that the entire population of Layyah had to immediately leave because there would be huge floods. Panic set in..
.
“I was afraid my entire family would die,” said 8 year-old Zubaida..
.
Countless children around Pakistan are living with these memories and the associated fear. While children can be surprisingly resilient in disaster situations, it is essential that they receive the proper care and support to recover from their experiences..
.
Child-friendly spaces are designed to do just this – by providing a safe place where psychosocial support can be delivered through structured and supervised play and learning activities..