Millions of children are being raised in the chaos of war. Living in violent, terrorized environments and experiencing such horrors as destruction of their homes, relocation and the death of parents, siblings, and neighbors. Today, the ...See moreMillions of children are being raised in the chaos of war. Living in violent, terrorized environments and experiencing such horrors as destruction of their homes, relocation and the death of parents, siblings, and neighbors. Today, the mental health of children living in conflict is more at-risk than ever. More than 14% of children worldwide are estimated to have a mental health disorder. But less than 1% of funding on global health goes to address children's mental health and well-being. This project was created in effort to raise awareness and to promote mental health and psycho social support as a key component of U.S. foreign assistance.
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