In Afrin, where people’s stories intersect and experiences vary, there is a growing need for spaces that bring children and families together around the values of participation, cooperation, and belonging.
This is the vision behind the “Afrin Bridges – Play Brings Us Together” initiative, launched by SYCAC Organization in partnership with the Step Team. The initiative harnesses the power of play and interactive learning to strengthen social cohesion and build bridges of trust among children from diverse social backgrounds, while encouraging family engagement and empowering women to take on influential leadership roles within their communities.
Through the “Women Leaders of Change” program, 100 women will receive the training and support needed to work with children as community facilitators. At the same time, 100 children will participate in the “Playing Together Club,” where they will build friendships and develop positive relationships that endure over time. The initiative will also feature “Stories from Afrin,” creating a space where different generations can connect through shared memories and community values, culminating in the community open day “Let’s Play Together,” which celebrates communication, cooperation, and social connection.
Because building a more cohesive society does not begin only with large-scale projects it also starts with moments of play, learning, and dialogue that bring people closer together and give them the opportunity to shape a shared future.
This project is funded by BMZ and implemented in partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH).
