Our Heroes of Beirut – A Beirut blast response
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Action Aid
FUNDED BY
DPRF
PERIOD OF TIME
2021
LOCATION
Beirut and Bekaa
OBJECTIVES
Following the Beirut Port explosion, frontliners responding to the emergency experienced unparalleled pressure and stress due to the incredibly challenging context of the emerging needs on the ground. Dawaer Foundation, in collaboration with Action Aid provided frontliners such as nurses, civil defense volunteers, youth and local civil society organizations responding to the emergency, with psychological support through emotional distress sessions to treat emotional crosses and post-traumatic stress disorder, strengthen their resilience and provide them with the required assistance to overcome stress and cope with challenging circumstances. Arts therapy sessions were delivered to youth to attain further understanding of their experience, regulate their emotions and express them through art. Moreover, advocacy and campaigning workshops were given to youth in order to help them exteriorize their thoughts and difficult feelings while developing their abilities to advocate for community causes in an alternative and peaceful approach.
Within this project, a walkathon engaging more than 500 participants was organized. In parallel, awareness videos and a flash mob were created to raise awareness on mental health and encourage individuals to seek assistance when needed. The developed partnerships have also enhanced access and referral to specialized services.
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Walkathon : https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWTWWxNl8ve/?utm_medium=copy_link
Flashmob :https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVnwEKlqVl8/?utm_medium=copy_link
Awareness Video link: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVx_uHelCjW/?utm_medium=copy_link