Kakuma Refugee Camp Holistic Support

The PSS center has been busy as ever! We have instituted new, once monthly movie screenings. We have had two screenings, which were widely attended and the kids were very excited to see the educational films! 

The center has also received new play equipment which has made for a great deal of fun during free play times. Additionally, the center now has a drum for activities with music. There are several new facilitators who have become valued parts of the IsraAID team and who are doing a great job of getting to know the kids and create new activities for them. 

The facilitators have recently had several trainings, covering the issues they face and referrals to other agencies, to better provide for the variety of needs facing the children. Additionally, an IsraAID volunteer doctor came to give a first aid training to the facilitators to help ensure a safe environment for the children in our care. 

Several new children have been referred to IsraAID for play therapy and art therapy, and the staff has been working hard to follow up on these referrals and ensure the quality of services provided to the children in need. 

In the coming days facilitators will be undergoing intensive trainings with an Israeli art therapist to learn new techniques for promoting resilience through art and play for children in this environment. 

Thank you for continuing to support IsraAID's work in Kakuma - together we are creating a safe enviroment for the children, a daily distraction form the hardship of living in the camp.