Trauma Therapy Project for Ezidi orphans and survivors. After three month of programming, an event is organized where the 50 kids have the chance to demonstrate the things they have learnt, their talent and creativity to other kids, family and community members. In this event the kids showed their beautiful art work of colorful butterflies. Beside they performed several Kurdish and western dances and culture auditions.
Pop-Up Old Sina
The Pop-Up model is one in which we go to an unfinished building, otherwise unoccupied space or build a temporary shelter and bring together any kids in the area. Our goal is to provide kids with non-formal, temporary educational support. This programming seeks to go to villages or areas that are underserved and struggling. It will seek to fill the gaps by offering classes and social interaction for the students. An overarching objective is to build stability, give relief, and provide community cohesion. We have started the first day of the Pop-up – Sina school on 5th August. When got the community there and the kids welcomed us warmly, they were very excited about the program. On the first day we had 45 kids. On the second week, the kids’ number reached 65 kids, in the third week more kids came to register their names, but there weren’t enough space in the classes, since we had only two classes. The volunteer were very active and humble with kids. Art trainer gave them a lot instruction about drawing and painting, and the kid drew many beautiful art works. English teachers taught them body parts, colors, ABC, greeting and introduction. The kids were also excited with dances, games they did and stories they listened to. The program is supported by Zarok, a German NGO.
A day to Remember
A day to Remember! Yazidi Genocide, 3rd, Aug. 2014. The event commemoration by Yazidi survivors, orphans, teachers and volunteers at Haven Organization. We will live on.
Beds and Pillows Distribution
with the help from EDGE Institute, Haven organization could distribute aids on families of survivors, orphans and those affected by the flooding in late spring. The aid included 70 beds and pillows. Many thanks to EDGE Institute and its generous donors.
Parents and Caregivers Meeting, Trauma Session 2
A one day workshop was arranged by Panaga for staff and volunteers on 1st , Aug. 2018. Jihan Saeed, the psychologist explained ” your daughters should go to colleges rather being busy with domestic labor and toddlers in the family at young age” While Barzani Khairi, Panaga second psychologist said ” kids questions should be listened and answered honestly” On the other hand, the art teacher, Wareen Murad said “The art we do is a reflection of kids’ inner being” The parents also gave their opinions in the meeting and they concurred with Haven founder, Zirak Hameed statement that said “Kids should be sent to school at any cost” joint project by Panaga – Haven Organization for Education and its sponsors’ Zarok – Kinder e.V. and Khaima
Kids with Special Needs
“kids with special needs are often ignored and overlooked by people around them, but if you take time and truly listen to them, they have an active brain and we as educators can help them so they could reach their full God given potentials.” says Denice Degenhardt in a training workshop at the Haven Org. A fruitful workshop by an American volunteer and specialist, Denice for Haven staff, teachers and volunteer. The workshop covered seven developmental domains of Kids brain: Cognitive, Language, fine motor, gross motor, self_help, social skills, and moral & spiritual. Worth mentioning, the trauma program is sponsored by Khaima, a Swiss NGO and Zarok, a German NGO.
Giving out Summer Clothes to Haven Kids
Giving out summer clothes to Haven kidsMonique Smits many thanks for sending over all the gifts. The family was so happy and excited about them. It is a simple thing but there is so much love behind. We Do appreciate that all. It makes a big difference.Chris Mack, thank you for arranging that all.