At Intisar Foundation, we strongly believe in the necessity to continue supporting the mental health of women affected by war and violence regardless of how challenging the circumstances get. This is why we continue our efforts in Lebanon and our work to expand our programmes despite the many difficulties faced on the field.
Currently, Intisar Foundation is holding a drama therapy programme for women in Bchamoun, a city south of Beirut, impacted by the various calamities that have affected Lebanon in the last three years. Our most recent ongoing programme is an intensive 12-week drama therapy programme for 22 Syrian refugee women at Anamel center. The programme focuses on providing the care needed for the women to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety all while improving social and emotional skills. One of the participants of the previous programme in Anamel said about her experience with us:
"Before the program, I was broken really. There was so much pressure at home. My husband was unemployed. I was always sad and angry. After the program, I realized that all of these issues are fixable and easy to solve. When I heard the problems of others and followed the exercises, my problems felt lighter... Nothing is extremely hard."
We have witnessed first-hand the psychological downfall brought about by war, violence, economic and social instability, the Beirut port explosion, and the continuous tribulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
