"Roots of Resilience" is a two-year project that aims to address the urgent needs of children affected by genocide, displacement and marginalised conditions through education, protection and psychosocial support.
The project supports two local partners: Ghassan Kanafani Association in Gaza, a Palestinian organisation with long experience in childhood education and psychosocial support, and Shatila Sport Center in Beirut.
In the Gaza Strip, genocide and forced displacement have severely affected the education and psychosocial wellbeing of children. Thousands of families have been forced to flee from northern Gaza and Gaza City to central and southern areas, including Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis.
Nutritious meals will be distributed, psychosocial support sessions will be ensured, educational materials and essential goods will be provided, while ensuring the continuity of educational and recreational activities by covering the salaries of the teaching staff.
In Lebanon, in the Shatila refugee camp, the project promotes the well-being and social inclusion of children and adolescents, mainly Palestinian and Syrian refugees, through sports activities.
