Give Children Recovering from Violence the Support They Need

It is painful to even imagine losing a family member, a friend, or even an entire community. But for children and young people living in conflicted-affected countries, facing this kind of tragedy is an everyday reality.

Children in some parts of the world have lived through conflict so horrific that it haunts their days and invades their dreams.

You may not have heard of art and play therapy before, but it can be a profound way for children who have faced unthinkable tragedy and violence to work through the horror they've survived and reclaim their childhood.

But without access to this valuable resource, too many children will have to face their nightmares with little support and few healthy emotional outlets.

Take action today: Stand with Plan Canada in the fight to give all children a chance at a real childhood. Pledge to spread the word about the difference art and play therapy can make for young people who have survived violence and conflict.