OPERATIONSAFE CAMP IN ZAMBOANGA
In late December, OperationSAFE held a child trauma resiliency camp in Zamboanga, Mindanao in the Philippines. This was the first of its kind in the nation and the staff found parents begging that their children be allowed to participate because of the trauma that they had experienced.
OpSAFE Snack Station
You are Loved
You are Loved
Be Strong and Be Brave
OpSAFE Adventure Station
Pete teaches “You are not Alone”
Wally teaches “Everyone is Important”
Aurora teaches “Follow and Believe”
Sally teaches “Be Strong and Be Brave”
Pete asks his friend Sally, “What’s Wrong?”
Children love stories.
Bible Story Station
Each day has a message from the Bible.
Children hear principles through familiar stories
Leaders help children write their dreams.
“I want to become a teacher and help my family”
Craft Station
Children decorate their bag with their name.
Each day they receive a character pin.
Children make a toy that also teaches resiliency
Can you catch it?
Children learn best through play
Each child’s creation is unique
Some of the beads glow in the dark!
Girls love the pretty crafts
Draw someone who gives you strength
Children draw who encourages them.
Building a bear out of a towel.
Cute bears!
Games Station
You are not alone!
Groups play together and make new friends.
Lets play together.
Children need to play even after trauma.
Local youth leaders join in the fun.
You are not alone.
Can you listen and follow?
When you can’t find your way alone, having a friend helps!
Small groups share what it is like.
Water relay race
Be strong and be brave
You are loved
You are loved
Send your dreams a flying!
Opening and finale with 180 children.
Praying together
Local youth crew leaders
The little ones needed care too
Praying together
Singing together
Small groups are the heart of OpSAFE
Children love dancing
Praying together
Friends make everything better
Friends make everything better
Everyone gets to dance, even leaders!
Because of the armed conflict, guards ensured the security of the camp.
A special program was held for little friends.
Christmas gifts after the program.
The whole OpSAFE Zamboanga team.