BounceBack4Syria - giving kids a chance to be kids again.
BounceBack4Syria has local educators in Northwestern Syria facilitate a 6-week program to teach children creative ways to build resilience.
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BounceBack4Syria is a program that partners with local educators on the ground in Syria to deliver educational resources and sporting equipment to children in Northwestern Syria. We work with local educators who facilitate 6-week programs to teach the children creative ways to use their new resources, build healthy habits, and grow their self-confidence.
BounceBack4Syria is about more than just play. We believe that education is multidimensional and that children, no matter the circumstance, deserve the opportunity to be children. The games and activities learned throughout our 6-week program foster creativity and resilience, as well as providing crucial opportunities for social, physical, and emotional development.
BounceBack4Syria is run by ReliefAid, a New Zealand based humanitarian organization dedicated to providing life-changing and life-saving supplies to families affected by war and natural disasters. As of March 2024, ReliefAid has delivered live-saving aid to over 500,000 people. We have the expertise and experience needed to provide humanitarian assistance and have been doing so in Syria since 2015.
The demand for this program is massive and only limited by funding. ReliefAid relies solely on private donations- school fundraising efforts, donations from speaking engagements, and individual donations such as those possible through GiveALittle. By choosing BounceBack4Syria as your fundraising cause, you are giving children in displacement camps the opportunity to laugh, learn, and play again.
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Resilience in Action: Expanding Our Impact in 2025 4 November 2024
We're excited to share that thanks to your support and generosity, our team has just completed Stages 14 and 15 of the BounceBack4Syria programme, reaching an average of 208 children per visit across two different camps.
As she approaches four years of displacement, young Maha expresses a longing for her home: “I had hope that I would not leave my village.” Sadly, many children in North Western Syria face difficult realities with little choice in their futures.
At BounceBack4Syria, we’re not just offering a programme - we're instilling resilience through education, with inspiring impact.
Zakaria, a mother, shares her story: “My son, Hussein, is 13 years old. He was nervous and he did not listen to me, I was afraid for him to accompany the neighbours' children, but now his behaviour has greatly improved, I thank you for that!”
With the aim to provide 1000 children with toys and resilience training this year, we reached 1200 children. However, we know there are many more children who are left without this support. With your generosity, we aim to reach even more children in 2025.
We are also excited to announce our plans to partner with New Zealand secondary schools next year to expand our reach and advocacy efforts. Every donation counts, and your support can change lives.
If you're interested in fundraising or need resources for your events, please reach out. Together, we can bring hope and resilience to even more children in North Western Syria.
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Kia ora Peter, thank you for your support of our BounceBack4Syria programme. Your support will ensure that children in displacement camps in Syria have access to play and learn about resilient behaviours. Most of all, it allows children to just be children again! Thank you.
Kia ora Sharon. We are deeply grateful for your generous donation to our BounceBack4Syria program. Your support is helping us bring joy, education, and hope to children in Syria, giving them a chance to laugh, learn, and grow despite the challenging circumstances they face. BounceBack4Syria is about empowering children to be children again, no matter their circumstances. Your generosity directly impacts these young lives, helping them bounce back with resilience and hope. Thank you for believing in our work and making a difference in the lives of these children. Together, we are creating a brighter future.
Thank you so much for your generous donation to the BounceBack4Syria campaign. Your support is helping to restore a sense of childhood for kids who have experienced unimaginable hardships.
Many thanks for supporting our Bounce Back 4 Syria programme Luke and bringing joy to children who deserve some happiness. This project has been operating now for 3 years and we have changed the lives of so many children and their families. We are constantly amazed by the impact we are having and the way this programme is promoting not only resilience but also peace within communities. Thank you for your humanity! Check out more regarding Bounce Back on our social media pages and website
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