Responding to the Growing Migration Crisis
Every day, up to 2,000 migrants from Central and South America pass through the small town of Esquipulas, Guatemala, on the border with Honduras and El Salvador.
To support migrants on the move and strengthen resources and capacities in the local community, IsraAID Guatemala and our emergency team launched a response in Esquipulas in January.
To help spread critical information about child protection, IsraAID held humanitarian fairs at the Esquipulas Bus Terminal – the most common waypoint for migrants passing through town. IsraAID distributed resilience kits, full of supplies to help children and parents manage stress and burnout, as well as essential information on local resources available to migrant communities and how to access them. IsraAID’s 90-minute Mobile Football School provides a moment of connection and support for children facing extreme instability, strengthening emotional skills and teamwork while building a sense of belonging and resilience.
In just a few months, IsraAID and partners were able to reach nearly 700 children with sports-based psychosocial activities. IsraAID also trained local teachers to implement this 90-minute methodology and continue the program in the community.
To help spread critical information about child protection, IsraAID held humanitarian fairs at the Esquipulas Bus Terminal – the most common waypoint for migrants passing through town. IsraAID distributed resilience kits, full of supplies to help children and parents manage stress and burnout, as well as essential information on local resources available to migrant communities and how to access them. IsraAID’s 90-minute Mobile Football School provides a moment of connection and support for children facing extreme instability, strengthening emotional skills and teamwork while building a sense of belonging and resilience.
In just a few months, IsraAID and partners were able to reach nearly 700 children with sports-based psychosocial activities. IsraAID also trained local teachers to implement this 90-minute methodology and continue the program in the community.
