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Bringing Hope to Children

Through Amal For Children’s transformative digital program and animated series, vulnerable children are provided with the emotional and educational support to navigate life’s challenges.

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AMAL FOR CHILDREN

Amal For Children (AFC) is an entertaining and hope-filled children’s media project designed to build resilience in children, including those impacted by traumatic events and toxic stress by equipping them with effective coping skills, strategies, and awareness.

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“This is the best material I have ever seen made for children with any type of mental health difficulties. I am sure Amal for Children can make a huge difference, both as an early intervention tool and as in therapy for children with PTSD. And friends of traumatized children should get access too!    In addition to the films, I loved the material you have created around it,  to facilitate use of it as a self help tool and in PSS/SEL-curriculums.”
Dr. Solfrid Raknes (Norway)Clinical Psychologist and Psychosocial Program Developer
European Federation Of Psychologists’ Association- Board of Prevention and Promotion
“Saleem addresses therapeutic interventions through the motion picture film, and these can be used in conjunction with existing training guides developed by mental health professionals in child and adolescent psychiatry of other organizations to train children, parents and adults.”
Dr. Samaa El Abd, MBBCh, MSc, FRCPsych (UK - Egypt) Consultant Child & Adolescent Developmental Neuropsychiatrist
“The approach is based on the most up to date approaches to understanding the impact of the trauma of exposure to War, Migration and Asylum, and a Trauma Focused approaches to intervention. The film can be highly recommended as a valuable resource for the experienced practitioner, and for all those working directly with children and young people.”
Dr. Arnon Bentovim (UK) Formerly Psychiatrist to the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, and Visiting Professor, Royal Holloway, University of London, Director Child and Family Training UK

Clinical Approach

The therapy modality adopted in this programme, includes principles and practices from evidence-based therapies including the children’s version of Narrative Exposure Therapy (KidNET) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and it draws from family systems and pain management theories. These therapy modalities have been proven to be effective in decreasing the intensity of symptoms of PTSD and toxic stress in children.
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Languages and Adaptation

Currently the animated series ‘The Map, the Compass, and the Anchor’, which is based on the award winning film “Saleem”, is in Arabic, English, and Spanish. The accompanying resources are in Arabic, English, and Spanish.
Creating the series in other languages is in the pipeline, as we believe that the universal themes of this story make it relevant and meaningful to children anywhere.

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AMAL UNHCR FIELD STUDY

A Qualitative Analysis of the Relevance and Impact of Amal Episode 1 & 2 and Book 1: Perceptions of Refugee Children and their Caregivers in Iraq and Egypt.

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WHY

use Amal For Children?

Amal For Children, comprising an animated series and complementary MHPSS resources, was designed to guide children on a journey of wellness through awareness and empowerment. Through the lessons, children acquire valuable coping skills and strategies and progress toward healing and resilience, with Saleem’s narrative providing a universal window into the lives of countless children.

Furthermore, the programme broadens its impact by equipping mental health providers with resources and a curriculum. These resources equip care providers with the essential tools to effectively engage with children, including those impacted by traumatic events, fostering a deeper understanding, enhanced skills, and increased empathy towards their struggles. Amal For Children seamlessly integrates an engaging animated series with supportive resources, offering a holistic approach to healing and support for both young viewers and mental health providers.

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HOW TO

use Amal For Children?

This series may be used in individual or group sessions. Whether the care provider is already implementing a psychosocial support programme, or starting with this animation series, Amal For Children is a great resource for opening conversations and practising techniques and exercises, using the story of Saleem and his friends as an example. Amal For Children includes the following:

  • A 10-lesson step-by-step group curriculum guide for care providers working with children.
  • A 9-episode 3D animation series “The Map, the Compass, and the Anchor” that is based on the award winning film “Saleem”.
  • Clinical guides.
  • Skill-builder live-action videos.
  • Activity sheets for children.
  • A screening tool.

WHO SHOULD

use Amal For Children?

Amal For Children is suitable for use by humanitarian organisations and NGO’s, schools, children’s centres, government programmes, faith-based organisations, and organisations serving refugees. This programme is suitable for children between the ages of 8 and 14.
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