Child-Centered Spaces Provide Havens in Haiti
|
|
| |
 Photo: CBM
|
Seven Child-Centered Spaces supported by ChildFund are operating in Haiti, to the delight of children affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake.
At these Child-Centered Spaces, local staff members are pleased to say, "We turn no one away!" They work with children who sustained injuries in the earthquake as well as children with physical or mental disabilities, providing appropriate activities for all. Other children without disabilities are also welcome to come to the centers.
Much effort has gone into locating children with disabilities whom CBM served through the Centre d'Education Special (CES) before the earthquake struck.
The earthquake destroyed the CES building. So, in addition to establishing the Child-Centered Spaces, ChildFund will assist with the eventual reconstruction of the school.
Many people in the community have lent a hand to help get the Child-Centered Spaces up and running, and also to work with the children. This ensures lasting relationships with CES, which will work to integrate its own students with children who are coping with the aftermath of disaster and displacement.
Your generosity is allowing ChildFund experts to deliver critically needed relief to children and their families in devastated areas.
Additional updates are available on our blog.
To support ChildFund's work in Haiti, donate below.
|