FREE Mental Health Support To Arab Women In War

During the time of Covid-19, everything has become increasingly difficult. However, Intisar Foundation pivoted and adapted to the new reality. The Drama Therapy program which was previously conducted in a 3-hour session weekly involving 20-22 women, was cut into smaller segments. Instead, each week 3 sessions were conducted with 6-7 women for 45-60 minutes each. Thanks to your generous donations in these tough times, Intisar Foundation was able to impact the lives of 22 women through the implementation of the updated 12-week Drama Therapy program in Shatila camp, Beirut, Lebanon. The program also reached 120 indirect beneficiaries.
In addition to dividing the session into smaller segments, several precautionary measures were implemented. These included: providing masks and hand sanitizers to all the women, avoiding activities that included any physical contact, and maintaining social distancing rules. These new changes allowed Intisar Foundation to continue with its work without sacrificing the integrity and impact of the program in regard to self-empowerment and healing.
The Drama Therapy program implemented by Intisar Foundation helps in relieving symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder while increasing self-esteem and life satisfaction. The mental health of these war-affected women was already suffering, however in the economical and health turmoil in Lebanon and the instability arising, their mental health has taken an even bigger hit. It is now more important than ever to tend to the mental health issues that these women face, not only to help them overcome their struggles but to help them affect the upcoming generation in their journey to building Peace.
Our generous donors make our programs possible; we plant a seed of hope and resilience that will hopefully lead the way in our journey to Peace.