Providing Education and Psychosocial Support Services for Vulnerable children Affected by Conflict and Displacement in Gaza Middle Area ltpgtThe purpose of this project is designed to address the profound psychological challenges faced by children in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict. Since 7 October, almost one million children were estimated to be internally displaced within Gaza. (PRCS report, 2024). Most seek refuge in overcrowded temporary shelters, including UN sites, governmental schools, and makeshift tents in the Gaza Middle Area, Al Mawasi in Rafah and Khan Younis. Most displaced children were exposed to violence, displacement, loss of relatives, food deprivation, and lack of water which have inflicted severe mental health consequences, evident through heightened anxiety, appetite loss, insomnia, and emotional outbursts triggered by the sound of bombingsltbrgtThis project aims to mitigate the adverse effects of continuous exposure to violence, loss, and displacement experienced by school-aged children, teachers and education staff in the Refugees of Gaza Middle Area. ltbrgtThe project will support the delivery of quality psychosocial support (PSS) services to the most vulnerable children affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and located in the school shelters of Gaza Middle Area in specific in Deir el Balah. The project aims to offer comprehensive recreational and psychosocial support services to approximately 1220 beneficiaries including 1080 displaced school aged children aged 6 to 14 who have been affected by conflict and displacement. The project activities will be implemented by PSCF's team within school shelters, in close collaboration with key figures in the Ministry of Education. The project recognizes the critical importance of addressing the specific needs of children affected by conflict and displacement through providing the following activities: ltbrgt Conduct training course targeting the project staff on “Methodology of providing PSS services during emergencies". ltbrgt Provide individual and group counseling activities for the most affected children, including children with disabilities to help them to process their emotions, express their fears, and alleviate their stress.lt/pgtltpgt Provide education sessions in Arabic, Math and English targeting children aged from 6-9 years.  ltbrgt* Provide recreational activities for children, such as psychodrama, puppet shows, theatre, storytelling, drawing, and music.ltbrgt Provide parental awareness sessions on topics such as: psychological first aid, stress management and the protection from exploitation and sexual abuse. These topics will equip parents and caregivers with resources to help them guide their children through the crisis.ltbrgt Train school teachers and educational staff on the PFA, self-care and protection from exploitation and sexual abuse.ltbrgt Provide recreational kits for children affected by conflict and displacement. ltbrgt* Delivery of speech therapy session for children have speech disorders. ltbrgt Cases with complex mental health needs, trauma survivors, or those requiring medical assistance will be referred to specialized centers for appropriate servicesltbrgtlt/pgt