Child Friendly Space
In our Child Friendly Spaces (CFS), we thrive to provide a nurturing environment where affected children and youth feel safe, engaged, and supported. In order to achieve these, we carryout the following activities.
- EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
- Storytelling and Reading Sessions:
- Interactive Radio Lessons:
- Computer and Technology Literacy:
We engage children with storytelling, enhancing literacy and comprehension.
We use preloaded interactive radio lessons, especially in emergency settings, to cover core subjects like math, English and French Languages, and Civic Education.
We offer basic IT skills training using tablets or computers to prepare children for a digital world.
- PLAY AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
- Sports and Games:
- Arts and Crafts:
- Music and Dance:
We organize soccer, basketball, and group games to improve physical health and social interaction.
We allow children to explore their creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts.
We provide music and dance lessons sessions to help express emotions and cultural appreciation.
- HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND NUTRITION.
- WASH Activities:
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating:
- Health Checkups and First Aid Training:
We educate on water, sanitation, and hygiene practices; conduct handwashing drills.
We offer basic nutrition sessions and healthy snack preparation workshops.
We organize basic health screenings and teach children basic first aid.
- LIFE SKILLS AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT.
- Psychosocial Support Sessions:
- Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Training:
- Environmental Education:
We carryout activities focused on resilience, coping mechanisms, and emotional expression.
We offer simple, age-appropriate sessions on personal safety and boundaries.
We offer lessons on waste management, recycling, and conservation.
- CIVIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
- Cultural Heritage Lessons:
- Patriotism and Civic Engagement:
- Environmental Awareness Campaigns:
We offer traditional music, dances, and storytelling sessions to foster cultural identity.
We provide interactive sessions on civic duties, respect for others, and community involvement.
We organize small cleanup projects and tree-planting to instill environmental responsibility.
