In 2022, Dalia was enrolled in the Early Childhood Care and Development Centre in her camp. The facilitators at the centre soon noticed that she was withdrawn. Despite social activities like playgroups and drawing, Dalia spent most of her time alone.

“Dalia’s condition has always been one of my biggest worries.” ~Fatima*, Dalia’s mother

With the support of teachers who understood her needs, worked patiently to involve her in activities and encourage her, Dalia gradually began to open up. She has now become more friendly with other children and begun making friends at the centre and at home.

Today, Dalia is more willing to take part in the world around her, express herself, share her opinions and ask for what she wants. Like her teachers, her mom, Fatima, has noticed a positive difference.

“After we enrolled her at the centre, I was observing her progress on a daily basis. She started to talk about her feelings – sharing her daily routines and what she did in kindergarten with other kids. I am very happy to see my daughter happier, being engaged with children in play, having fun and living her childhood.” ~Fatima, Dalia’s mother

Fatima knows that her daughter is in safe hands, and she is happy to also see Dalia learning so much. She says Dalia can now read and write letters, numbers and her name.

As well as lessons at the centre, facilitators also conducted weekly home sessions with Dalia and her family and regularly follow-up with Fatima to check on Dalia’s progress. Fatima has also completed Save the Children’s Emergent Literacy and Math home session, where she was shown how to support her children’s continued learning at home, and received a package of learning materials and toys for the family to use at home.

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