Why is the work done by CHILDREN FOR TOMORROW so important?

If a child has suffered a traumatic event before the age of 11, the likelihood of them developing post-traumatic stress disorder is three times higher. The earlier and more comprehensive help that children receive, the better their chances of recovery.

There is a real need for them to psychologically process their experiences – and this need continues to grow as a result of the ever greater numbers of refugees around the world. However, access to therapy is often hindered by language and cultural barriers, a lack of trained professionals and additional interpreter costs. Only around six per cent of refugees who need psychotherapeutic treatment actually seek psychotherapy.

CHILDREN FOR TOMORROW gets involved where the current care system is no longer working and offers children the help that would otherwise be denied to them. Successful therapy can set the course for a healthy future and integration in exile.