A Lifeline for Children: Supporting Trauma Recovery Camps in Israel
The children of Israel are enduring unimaginable challenges as the youngest and most innocent victims of traumatic attacks. Their lives have been upended by fear, anxiety, and the aftermath of violence. Many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), experiencing symptoms like sleep disturbances, behavioral changes, and debilitating anxiety. For some, the fear of another attack is so overwhelming that they cannot leave their temporary homes or shelters.
To address these profound needs, we at LHM have partnered with organizations in the Holy Land to provide vital therapy and recovery programs for children impacted by war. These trauma camps offer a safe space where boys and girls can begin the journey of healing and reclaiming their childhoods. Through activities like arts and crafts, music, and movement, these camps have already brought hope and healing to more than 1,000 children who have been victimized by the ongoing conflict and rocket attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah. For a few precious hours, these children can forget the bombs, sirens, and terror that haunt their daily lives.