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Well being and resilience after the Tsunami: an evaluation of Terre des hommes psychosocial program in Sri Lanka (pdf 95kb)

The following evaluation of the Terre des hommes Foundation (Lausanne) two year post-tsunami psychosocial project in Sri Lanka, between 2005 and 2006, shows the positive impact of recreational activities on thousands of children registered during that period.

A psychosocial project based on play activities helps children draw on their resources to cope with the aftermath of a disaster from the very first weeks.

The concepts of well-being and resilience were taken as measuring yards to analyse the results of two field-based surveys. It highlights the complex effects of risk and protective factors on the improvement of the children's condition and their environment.

 

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