Sham expressed her dream of becoming a doctor

With strength and an inspiring personality, Sham expressed her dream of becoming a doctor and specializing in treating young children. We provided her with various activities for self-expression, such as drawing, playing, and more. Additionally, we created a space for dialogue with her, where she expressed her deep love for children and her determination to pursue her educational journey to fulfill her dream. Sham lives with her mother and grandmother, as she is an orphaned child. She expresses her positive emotions filled with love and gratitude towards her caring family. She also tells us about her special friend with whom she shares the pain, the sense of loss, and the hope for a future that will heal their tired memories. Just as we have shared Sham’s story with you, we will continue to tell the stories of her friends, in an ongoing and earnest effort to reach as many children as possible, document their stories, and share their dreams with the world, providing assistance in all possible “Kids Paradise” contexts. kp #kidsparadise #kp2024
Psychosocial support for children and single mothers in northwest Syria

by There foy you Fundraiser goal achieved after just a few weeks! Major donor UMB AG Galenica AG Many thanks for your support, which meant we were able to complete the project successfully. Impact analysis by there for you specialists Children who have experienced traumatic events such as war or natural disasters are at increased risk for long-term mental health problems. Without adequate psychosocial support, these traumas can manifest and lead to mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and behavioural problems. Early intervention and support by qualified professionals can help mitigate or prevent these long-term effects. As part of the Kids Paradise project, 30 women are also receiving training that will enable them to maintain a constant source of income in the long term. Background The earthquake in February 2023 left 4,500 people dead and over 10,000 injured in Northwest Syria (NWS). 43% of the injured were women and girls, 20% were children aged 5-14. Most people, especially children, are suffering from the indescribable trauma they experienced as a result of the earthquake. However, the earthquake is “only” the latest dramatic event they have experienced since the 13-year war.Many children have never experienced what it is like to live without constant fear of bombs and violence in a socially somewhat intact environment under acceptable humanitarian conditions. Psychological support for these children, who are often severely traumatised several times over, is almost non-existent. They are dependent on developing their own coping strategies, which are often destructive (e.g. child labour, child marriage, etc).The earthquakes have massively worsened the situation, especially for single mothers. Many of them have lost their jobs or never had access to vocational training in the past due to the war. Idea Although the school system does not function properly on various levels, it does offer the children minimal structures that can create some stability in everyday life. With the start of the summer holidays in mid-May, this support is now also falling away. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to offer the children psychosocial support, be it in the form of learning activities, games or excursions into nature. Thanks to this project, about 600 children living in particularly difficult conditions will have the opportunity to participate in various activities and receive psychosocial care for about 2 months. This should improve the general well-being and psychological health of the children.Some of the children we will include in this project come from vulnerable households headed by single women. For several years, we have been offering training programmes to single women, where they can learn e.g. handicraft skills. Within the framework of this project, 30 more women are to be guaranteed access to these training programmes. Implementation The Kids Paradise team will begin to set up rooms in various community centres in a child-friendly way to give approximately 250 children (including 50 children from households headed by single women) a safe and secure environment in which to learn, play, do crafts and develop. The children are looked after by two trained persons. Another 350 children will be reached in refugee camps by a mobile team.Parallel to the activities with the children, we will offer 30 single women the opportunity to participate in a short handicraft training. During two months, they can learn to make small items such as toys, kitchen utensils, soaps, etc. The resulting products, such as knitwear, will be made in the camps. The resulting products, such as knitted and crocheted items, soaps, etc., are sold. The proceeds help the women to generate their own income step by step and to become financially independent in the long term. In addition, they are supported financially in the beginning to cover the most important living costs until the products can be sold. Initiators Kids Paradise (KP) is an NGO run by a group of humanitarian activists. Originally founded by Syrian volunteers in March 2012, KP has now grown into an officially registered NGO in Turkey. Our head office is in Ankara Turkey and the operations office in Gaziantep with many camps and field offices in northwest Syria and Turkey. Before the earthquake, our operations office was in Antakya, but this was completely destroyed by the earthquake. Since 2018, the association Kids Paradise Switzerland, led by Simone Jeger, has been supporting Kids Paradise in fundraising.
An initiative Towards a Better Life

“Supporting Self-Reliance and Well-Being Among Displaced Syrian Women and Children in the Middle East”
The wheat crop is the source

Every child deserves the right to play

Every child deserves the right to play, imagine, and be the author of their own story. with Changing Stories, we witnessed the transformative power of play as we visited camps in Türkiye. Despite the tough times these children are facing after recent earthquakes, we came together to bring joy and laughter into their lives.“From official camp structures to make-shift camps, schools, orphanages, and shelters, we made it our mission to spread happiness. We played shows, engaged in theater games, blew giant bubbles, painted colorful bunting and costumes, and face-painted a myriad of characters. But most importantly, we danced until our feet could hardly bear us anymore.” These children, who have endured so much, often lack even the most basic rights. That’s why we focused on the right to play. We believe that play fosters resilience and empowers children to face any challenge that comes their way. Each session we had with them revealed their growing resilience and unwavering spirit. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of these children. By providing them with moments of joy and creativity, we aim to restore a sense of normalcy and remind them of their own strength. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to play and dream, regardless of their circumstances.Join us in spreading the power of play and uplifting the lives of these incredible children. Together, we can rewrite their stories and help them find hope amidst adversity#ChangingStories #PlayMatters #ChildrenDeserveJoy” #KP
These everyday items make a significant difference

Happy to play outside

Strengthening resilience through humanitarian assistance and support for agricultural activities in North Western Syria

Within the framework of the support program for the wheat crop launched by the KP organization in the Al-Rouj plain region for the current season, with the aim of enhancing the livelihoods of vulnerable farmers to become more self-reliant and more resilient to face current and expected shocks.The first phase of the support project has completed, as 400 farmers in the nine targeted villages benefited from the support program by strengthening their training capabilities in the field of integrated management of the wheat crop, accompanied by obtaining the first agricultural input support basket, which includes reliable sterilized seeds, concentrated nitrogen fertilizers, and rodenticides for vole pest.Thus, the beneficiaries were able to re-cultivate their fields with the wheat crop, as the process began under the supervision of technical experts in the organization through daily follow-up and consultations on appropriate farming methods, following the “how-to-Do” approach. Noting that the process will continue until the end of the harvest season and will include the launch of the second support phase through the distribution of the second basket of agricultural inputs, which will include soluble leaf fertilizers, insect, fungal, and herbal control materials.
Mental health

These small items might be normal everyday items to people, but mean everything to those who have lost everything, and are trying to keep their lives together.Part of the standard family kits we are distributing to families contain multiple clean underwear, toothbrushes, and many other hygiene items that would give people a sense of dignity and privacy that is hard to find while living in tents…to help these families in need of everyday items that really do make a huge difference.Please consider making a donationhttp://www.kparadise.org/donate/
Wheat

From the Rouj Plan in Idleb northwest Syria, the green color is covering all the plain region. All farmers started to combat thin and broad weeds including our 400 targeted farmers within 9 different villages. #Wheat🌾 #water 💦 #Bread 🥯 #Syria #NW