Children in Ingushetia

A War Child project photo exhibition

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Project Background

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Project background


Conflict background
A second war in the last five years broke out in Chechnya in August/September 1999, forcing several hundred thousand people to flee for their lives into neighbouring regions. read more >>

Problem analysis
Thousands of children in Chechnya suffered from post-traumatic stress following the 1994-96 war, with symptoms such as depression, hyper-activity and violent behaviour. read more >>>

Objectives
Continued psychological rehabilitation work, Provision of a safe space for children; Intensive psychological rehabilitation periods/ rest breaks;  Work with parents and teachers in temporary IDP schools;  Continuation of the intensive training programme for Little Star staff and others working in the field; and Conduct mines awareness activity with all children. read more >>>

Implementation strategies
Continued psychological rehabilitation work with traumatized children in Chechnya and Ingushetia. read more >>>