As part of the “Colors of Peace” initiative, the Dan Foundation for Relief and Development conducted a series of awareness sessions in several schools and social centers in Al-Hasakah city. The aim was to enhance community awareness among adolescents regarding the dangers of landmines and war remnants
The initiative’s team carried out 11 awareness sessions targeting adolescent students, focusing on several key themes, most notably
· The dangers of landmines and war remnants
· The dangers of using weapons
· Safe behaviors and preventive measures
· Promoting the values of peace and social responsibility
These sessions were implemented in coordination with school administrations and social centers, with active participation from influential members of the local community, including teachers, counselors, and community activists. This contributed to enhancing the acceptance of the awareness messages and ensuring their relevance to the local context
In addition, the foundation organized supportive community activities within the schools, including art competitions for children and adolescents centered around concepts of peace, safety, and the rejection of violence, through drawing and artistic expression. These activities formed a complementary part of the awareness sessions, giving students the opportunity to express their understanding of the presented messages through creative methods, thus helping to establish the concepts of peace and safety in an interactive and impactful manner
These activities fall under the mine risk awareness and war remnants project being implemented by the foundation in the cities of Al-Hasakah and Al-Shaddadi, aiming to enhance community safety and support the most vulnerable groups