War, conflict, political uprisings and other hardships displace countless families each year. More than half of the world’s estimated 19 million refugees are children (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [UNHCR], 2007). Some children grow up in refugee camps and…
Published: 2018
Author:Sinaria Jabbar and Amy Betawi
The Syrian crisis has brought to the forefront the enormous challenges that families face in the context of war and displacement. To date, over 7 million people are internally displaced; at least half of those internally and externally displaced are…
Published: 2016
Author:A. El-Khani, K. Cartwright, A. Redmond and R. Calam
In 2005 Dybicz concluded his review with: “This is how far best practice research has reached: interventions based upon theory” (p. 768). The interventions which Dybicz wrote about were aimed at serving children and adolescents living and working in the…
Published: 2012
Author:Isabel Berckmans, Marcela Losantos Velasco, Bismarck Pinto Tapia, Gerrit Loots
Although many crime victims seek support from members of the faith community, faith leaders may feel unsure of their abilities to assist. This paper describes findings from a descriptive needs assessment that preceded a national project to link faith-based organizations…
Published: 2010
Author:Dana DeHart
There is a growing awareness of the importance that faith and belief systems play in the lives of refugees, displaced persons and those affected by humanitarian crises in general. This was clearly articulated in the UNHCR High Commissioner’s Dialogue on…
Published: 2017
Author:Atallah Fitzgibbon, Islamic Relief Worldwide and Michael French, Lutheran World Federation
Guidelines to plan and implement multi-sectoral interventions regarding mental health and well-being during emergencies
Published: 2007
Author:Inter-Agency Standing Committee
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