Nablus newsletter : October 2010

October Newsletter 2010

Newsletter

October 2010

Children stories

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On 3^rd October, a group of 10 children narrated stories of painful memories of 2002 and the Israeli invasion 2002, the activities implemented by the Italian journalist called “Chicelia” attended to HAS specifically, to write the Palestinian children stories who are still under the impact of trauma resulted by the occupation, her activities held in both: Gaza Strip and the West Bank, where the implementation of the workshop with the children took two hours ,with The help of HSA specialists. The visit resulted in many stories still engraved in the history of the painful memory.

Trainings

The association started training course includes theoretical and practical aspect, the training entitled "individual counseling," which was specifically targeting students of Psychology Department – Al Najah national University , according to the special training course to students. On 4^th October, we provided them with training in building skills in the individual counseling training followed by applicable practices with children in need.

Educational activities

On Thursday, 7^th October, the educational assistance of the association carried out and open day with children from the aged between 10-14 years, the activities done with the assistance of volunteers, in the courtyard of the association devoted to the activities of social entertainment, where the activities included educational means offered through play and work.

School support

On Saturday, 9th October and within the school support activities, the association opened its doors to 100 children aged 7-9 years of the primary grades, they all arrived to receive the Arabic language, mathematics, and English classes. Where we work to promote children through non-formal education, which increases the educational opportunities for children, and their integration into the practical learning

workshops

On 20 October, a specialist “Khawla Alafore’ from the Treatment and Rehabilitation centre for Victims of Torture, has collaborated with HSA, to start a series of workshops for women, aimed to increase their awareness about the relationships, and also to raise their awareness in the psychological and social affairs.

Protection activity

On 24^th October, a group of PCC experts, held a meaningful activities, for 40 children aged between 10-14 years old, that promote the protection concepts in the children, and the importance of maintaining personal space, where the activities included dancing and several games brings the joy in the children’s hearts.

Puppets course

On 18^th October, human supporters implemented course of workshops entitled (Dolls) by two French specialist, they trained a group of psychologist students to industry puppets using simple materials, and they are also trained to do theatrical performances and other educational games, the course lasted until 26th October, and resulted in benefiting the participants on the use of theater as a psychological tool.

World education forum activities

On 30^th October, human supporters in the partnership with CISS applied a workshop entitled ( traditional Education Vs the public education) within the activities that the world Education forum is doing all over the world, where the association’s workshop in the forum where within the project ( promoting children, youth, women Education and psychological wellbeing in Nablus- old city). During the workshop we introduce the creative teaching methodology, and the alternative teaching methods which focus of the student.

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