Opening of the Training Course on Recovery Methods for Children of Wars at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo
Cairo - Media Center - January 4, 2025 – The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Cairo inaugurated the first session on "Psychosocial Support for Children of Wars" titled "Teaching Recovery Methods," which was hosted by the Cultural Center of the Embassy of Palestine in Cairo, in collaboration with the Children and War Foundation. The session aimed to train trainers on how to handle children and young ones coming from the Gaza Strip to provide them with the necessary psychosocial support for recovery from the psychological and social impacts that have deeply affected the children and families of Gaza who have experienced the horrors of genocide.
During the opening of the session, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Cairo, Diab Al-Louh, welcomed the attendees, affirming that the State of Palestine, through all its institutions, stands firmly by the Palestinian people in all areas and through all possible means of support. He emphasized that providing psychosocial care is an addition to the humanitarian efforts made by the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo to support the children who have suffered during the war.
The Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Cairo, Nagy Al-Naji, praised the efforts of the Children and War Foundation, stressing the commitment of the State of Palestine in Cairo, since the outbreak of the ongoing genocide against Gaza, to work at multiple levels in response to the urgent need for psychological and social intervention. This effort aims to support the children and their families who have faced immense sacrifices, losses, and inhumane experiences that have affected their lives, health, and morale. He confirmed that this cultural cooperation between the Cultural Affairs Department at the Cultural Center of the Embassy of Palestine in Cairo and the Children and War Foundation establishes the foundation for future efforts to provide necessary psychological support for the children, the future of Palestine, and create a safe environment to help them overcome the significant challenges they have faced.
The training, which will last for four days, is being conducted by specialist and researcher in education, safety, and psychosocial support for children affected by wars, Safwat Diab, and mental health consultant and psychosocial support expert, Dr. Layla Rajab.
The training aims to prepare a support group of specialists in crisis management for children and young ones during wars. They will later extend support to their families through various social activities and provide psychosocial sessions aimed at reintegrating them with their communities and national environment, deepening trust, and fostering feelings of safety, security, and social reassurance.
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