Project information
    Project description
    Therapeutic gardens in 3 different schools in northwest of Syria for 1500 children.
    To educate students in basic survival skills and awareness raising about:
    - Food security.
    - Environment and nutrition.
    - Psychological effect of conflict (recovery therapy).
    - Safety including antipersonnel weapons and mine actions.
    - Mental Arithmetic through an online teaching for 1500 children.
    Though the therapeutic gardens, well-being of children with diverse abilities and special needs is stimulated
    within a flourishing garden environment.
    Therapeutic gardens achieve comfort and support clinical objectives by exposure to the attributes of plants
    and gardens that meet needs for special protective and preventive measures. Therapeutic gardens are
    especially healthy environments providing safe and comfortable settings for children. Additionally,
    rehabilitation using gardening and other creative activities in a therapeutic garden has been found to have
    positive health effects on people with stress-related trauma.
    General Activities:
    Introducing children to the world of gardening allows them to be immersed in a new environment – one that
    is natural, beautiful and non-threatening. These gardens will be designed specifically with the needs of
    children in Syria who have suffered the trauma of conflict. Spatial considerations, the use and control of
    materials will enhance the therapeutic process and support relief from stress, promote a sense of well-being,
    and provide a distraction from psychological symptoms. It should be a calming and relaxing child-friendly
    space. Also, providing those children an online Mental Arithmetic by qualified trainers and prepare them for
    international competitions.
    Number of students
    1500
    Number of teachers
    15
    Number of dootronics needed
    20
    Coordinating hub(s)
    On-site point of contact
    Hussein Almussa, Phone: 0090 534 963 05 16, E-Mail: hussein.almussa@kparadise.org
    Local language(s)
    English, Arabic
    Location

    35.93062, 36.63393

    35.93062, 36.63393

    Country
    سوريا
    Socket voltage
    220-240 Volts
    Socket type
    B
    Internet connection type
    Wireless
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