According to the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme statistics, almost all the children living in the occupied territories suffer from at least one psychological disorder or reveal neurotic symptoms due to the violence and trauma in that area. Most recent research show that 32.7% of children suffer from severe levels of post-traumatic stress disorders, 49% at moderate levels, and 16% at low levels. Graduating with a double major in Psychology and Fine arts, I finally have the opportunity to go to Palestine and help these children by volunteering with Project Hope.
Project Hope is a charity organization that operates Social Justice Workshops, Language classes, and Creative Arts classes for children and orphans. The creative arts classes include fine arts, drama, and music. Under the guidance of Art Therapy practices, I will help children express themselves through art. This will not only facilitate communication, but will also serve as a therapeutic intervention for the traumatized children in the refugee camp. For more information on Project Hope, go to http://www.projecthope.ps/projects/art.html
My plan is to travel to Nablus mid-October. Thanks to my friends and family who supported me emotionally and financially, I have everything already set up and ready. At this point, all i need is to buy a good camera and the plane ticket!
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