Child Friendly Spaces
Omar is 13 years old and lives in Al Flah camp in Afrin, Turkiye. When an earthquake displaced his family, his father lost his job. Omar had to leave school to work and support his family.
When Omar noticed a Child-Friendly Space opening in the camp, he registered for remedial education classes. He couldn’t read or write, and his lack of literacy skills made him feel embarrassed. Yet, he pushed through that fear.
At the centre, he learned letters, shapes, spelling, pronunciation, and word meanings. The training combined fun with learning, making it engaging rather than overwhelming.
As Omar learned to read and write, his self-confidence grew. He returned to school and made friends to study and play with. The project not only improved his literacy skills but also his mental health.
Today, Omar is happier and more determined than ever. He dreams of becoming a successful teacher, someone who can give other displaced children what this programme gave him.