The art of self-discovery

Being evacuated from your home suddenly and indefinitely would be enormously challenging for any child. But for Tamar, a 14-year-old from the northern town of Shlomi, the change in environment and routine overwhelmed her completely. She withdrew, refusing to engage with others and building a wall of silence around her.

Her parents couldn’t find any way of reaching her until they were introduced to an innovative arts therapy programme supported by Myisrael. There, Tamar found a way to express her fears and anxieties through a combination of art, drama and music, and within a few months, she’d found her voice again.

Myisrael has funded hundreds of therapy sessions for children like Tamar giving them a safe outlet to share their emotions and start the healing process.