Psychosocial Help for Traumatized Children is Urgent Priority for World Vision in Gaza
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Jerusalem, Israel, February 07, 2009 --( Improving childrens psychological well-being and ability to cope with trauma following conflict or disasters is a priority of emergency relief responses by World Vision, an international Christian humanitarian organization."As a child-focused agency, we are deeply concerned about the lasting impact this violence is having on children, who make up half of Gaza’s population and who have just endured highly traumatic events," said World Vision Jerusalem’s National Director, Charles Clayton.World Vision operates two development programs in Gaza, cooperating with local communities in sustainable agriculture and other areas of need to foster independence from relief aid and improve standards of living in all sectors."As a child-focused agency, we are deeply concerned about the lasting impact this violence is having on children, who make up half of Gaza’s population and who have just endured highly traumatic events," said World Vision Jerusalem’s National Director, Charles Clayton.World Vision operates two development programs in Gaza, cooperating with local communities in sustainable agriculture and other areas of need to foster independence from relief aid and improve standards of living in all sectors.