28 July 2023
More than 5 months have passed since the earthquake that struck the region between Turkey and Syria on February 6, causing dramatic consequences for the affected communities, as well as incalculable damage to buildings and infrastructure.
The situation remains complex: aid is still needed to support the tens of thousands of people who have been forced to leave their homes and move into temporary settlements.
To provide concrete support to these people, Brembo has launched the 'Child Friendly Space' project, dedicated to the most vulnerable, particularly women and children, who are among the groups most affected by the earthquake and its aftermath.
Designed and developed in collaboration with the CESVI Foundation and its local partners, 'Child Friendly Space' is a safe and protected space in Hatay, the Turkish province with the highest number of refugee settlements.
The center provides children with age-appropriate psychological and emotional support, as well as offering, under the guidance of specialized operators, recreational, educational activities, and moments of light-heartedness—essential for helping to rebuild a sense of daily life together.
Thanks to the project, a van has also been equipped to operate as a mobile 'Child Friendly Space,' staffed by a team that ensures the flexibility needed to meet the needs of even the most remote residential areas. In addition to psychosocial support, the mobile CFS organizes cultural activities such as theater performances designed for young children.
For adults, the mobile team conducts individual and group psychological support sessions in safe, designated spaces located in various areas of the region, to engage with beneficiaries and carry out in-depth assessments of the needs of the populations.
According to mid-project data, 329 children have benefited from psychosocial support activities, 584 children have participated in cultural initiatives, and 110 adults have accessed individual and group psychological support sessions. These numbers are expected to grow by the project's completion, which is scheduled for August 31.