Reclaiming their Childhood: World Vision's Summer Camps in the West Bank

Many children in the West Bank face a harsh reality with no safe spaces to play, meet friends, or simply enjoy moments of innocence. Since October 7, 2023, the situation has only worsened. Schools are often closed, and the threat of violence constantly looms. With the escalating conflict, multiplying checkpoints, and deepening economic hardships, many children have been confined to their homes, isolated from friends and their familiar routines. As a result, they carry the heavy burden of stress, anxiety, and trauma—wounds that can last a lifetime. 

Over the summer, World Vision organized 73 summer camps attended by 9,400 children in the whole West Bank. The camps allowed them to have fun in safe places, forget their worries and enjoy moment of innocence. They also received mental health and psychosocial support to help them deal with stress, anxiety and trauma in these difficult times.