Child Protection

Helping the Orphans

There are a staggering number of orphan children worldwide. More than 140 million children are considered orphans by one definition or another. Sadly, there are orphan children who are even abandoned by the statistics! Who counts those who live on the streets, in landfills, and in sewer systems? Children become orphans of various causes, including […]

More

How to Help Struggling Students in the Classroom

Know Individual Students Effective teachers know their students. Effective teachers know and understand individual students’ cognitive and social/emotional launching points even before explicit instructional modeling. They understand what motivates and excites them to learn at a deeper level. When individual students know they are cared for and loved by their own teacher, they will typically […]

More

Orphan Sponsorship

  There are millions of children worldwide who have lost either one or both of their parents.  They often have no one to provide them with the basic necessities of life. There is Hadith for adopting orphan children…  I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be in Paradise like these two” – and […]

More

The Minimum Standards of Child Protection

Importance of Child Protection  Children are the foundation of society, and they have to be protected in a very good way because abuse and neglect of children can lead to negative consequences such as; Depression. Developmental Delays. Risk of developing substance abuse during adulthood.  In addition to the impact on the child, child abuse and […]

More

The Difference Between Sponsoring and Adopting an Orphan

Adoption Meaning When a person takes a responsibility to raise a child or young adult because their biological parents are no longer with them for one reason or another.  Adoption in Islam There is Permissible and Forbidden types of adoption in Islam. The forbidden is adopting a child and making him a member of the […]

More

The Impact of War on Children

The devastating repercussions of armed conflict on children are profound and far-reaching. In 2022, a staggering 468 million children globally were living in areas affected by war, with almost 200 million residing in the most perilous conflict zones. This grim reality underscores the urgent need to address the severe losses and disruptions that afflict the […]

More

The Mental Health of Children and Youth

Children’s mental health refers to the psychological well-being of children, encompassing their emotional, social, and behavioral aspects. It is an integral part of overall health, influencing a child’s ability to cope with stress, succeed in school, and engage positively in their communities. What does Children’s Mental Health involve? Children’s Mental Health involves the psychological well-being […]

More

Make a Child Smile in Eid al-Fitr

Why Eid al-Fitr is Celebrated  Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar (though the Muslim use of a lunar calendar means that it may fall in any season of the year). As […]

More

Health Sector Situation North-West Syria

Health Situation in Syria The devastation of the ongoing conflict has led to a health crisis in North-West Syria. The people of this region have seen many of their hospitals, clinics, schools, and other vital public services destroyed or occupied. They also face a serious shortage of doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. Suffering from […]

More