ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFE PLAY AREAS CONCEPT
• Community congestion has resulted in limited space for children to play or have their own space from adults.
• Play is particularly beneficial in the aftermath of a disaster in the rehabilitation of children and integration of children in to ‘host’ communities. It is recommended that “safe play areas” be established in the affected populations as an intervention to achieve the mentioned benefits.
What is a safe play area?
A safe play area is a carefully planned, designed location with limited exposure to hazards such as traffic, agricultural production and environmental concerns. A safe play area should allow children to develop progressively and test their skills by providing series of graduated age-appropriate challenges.
Aims of setting up safe play areas in Internally Displaced Populations.
• To prevent children from discrimination, neglect and abuse.
• To protect and promote children’s rights.
• To create a child friendly environment.
Proposed islands
R-Ungoofaaru, R-Hulhudhoofaaru, Dh-Kudahuvadhoo, Th-Buruni, L-Gamu.
Progress so far
• Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo Safe Play Area established
• Raa Ugoofaaru, Raa Hulhudhufaaru and Thaa Buruni play equipment constructed
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