Our Child Protection project is in partnership with UNHCR sees us working to protect vulnerable children from violence, abuse, exploitation and discrimination, while providing them with access to necessary support services, and enhancing their social and emotional wellbeing.
Activities include games and sports, art, music and singing, as well as non-formal educational classes in English language. We’re also providing much-needed psychosocial therapy aimed at improving their wellbeing and building cohesion, with priority given to those with specific mental health or protection concerns. Case management is also being provided for the most at-risk children, to ensure they receive access to services such as emergency cash assistance and medical support.
Other activities for children include awareness-raising and resilience sessions on topics like bullying and hygiene. Additionally, we’re supporting refugee parents and caregivers, providing sessions on how to deal with children and young people’s psychological needs.
As part of the project, the Lotus Flower has also been supporting and building the capacity of three community-based organisations – ROJ, Gashbun and Hevi – to provide activities for vulnerable refugee and asylum seeker children from Syrian and non-Syrian backgrounds.
Finally, the project includes capacity-building training on Child Protection measures for government staff and other community organisations and partners.