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 Many
women in the camp suffer from depression
or psychological problems. Whilst there
are many causal factors leading to this
high level of depression, we are frequently
unable to quickly influence national and
international circumstances such as the
“Right to Return Home”. However, we
can enhance women’s coping mechanisms, and
we can provide a safe, neutral space where
they can discuss their problems with their
peers or with a professional counselor
This project aims to support women experiencing
depression and to alleviate some of the
causes of their depression. Key strategies
to achieve this will be the establishment
of a Women’s Centre (space and time away
from their homes) where they can and share
their concerns with other women and rece ive
informal counseling support.
A Key area the Project will
address is the issues of family violence.
The critically hard life style of being
multi-generational refugees exacerbates
issues of violence toward the vulnerable
members of our community, the young, elderly
and women. Although many of the camp families’
problems have their roots in the difficulties
of camp life, women’s lack of formal education
means that their actions tend to exacerbate
prevailing problems rather than alleviate
them.
The
overall objective of this project is to
promote empowerment among women and enhance
their coping mechanisms to promote the quality
of family life, the wellbeing of women and
children and contribute to the development
of a happier and more secure camp environment.
Funded by
Kvinna till Kvinna
Fiundation
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