Children's Arts Program in Lebanon Amid Conflict

SOURCE npr.org
Children displaced by fighting on the Lebanon-Israel border participate in an arts program in south Lebanon to bring normalcy to their lives amid missile strikes between Hezbollah and Israel. The program includes activities like drawing, theater, and photography to help children express themselves and cope with the trauma of war.

Key Points

  • Displaced children in Lebanon participate in an arts program to cope with trauma
  • Program includes drawing, theater, and photography activities
  • Children face challenges with access to education and express feelings of stress
  • Founder believes in the healing power of art to help children express themselves

Pros

  • Provides displaced children with a creative outlet to cope with trauma
  • Helps restore normalcy and joy in the lives of children affected by conflict

Cons

  • Limited access to education due to lack of internet and traditional schooling
  • Children impacted by war express feelings of stress and sadness