DEAR ARAB FAMILIES

"Playing With Rainbows" is a play based, non-therapeutic program for newcomer/refugee children,
5-12 years of age and their parents, whose families have migrated to Canada from countries affected by war. 12 weekly sessions take place for approximately 90 minutes each and have been designed to specifically help children and youth better understand the affects of their experience with war and/or migration. Each group of 8-10 child/youth participants will be sponsored by a community agency and will be co-facilitated by people representing those organizations who have been trained by the YWCA.

The Playing with Rainbows Program is funded through New Horizons: Healing & Hope Coalition
Playing with Rainbows is a fun filled educational program that teaches kids different skills such as Self Confidence, Team Work, Problem Solving, Safety, Adapting to their new Surroundings, Understanding Diversity and Learning to Love and Appreciate their Cultural Heritage. There will be a trip and fun outdoor activities included in the program.

Participation in the above program is completely voluntary. Parents may withdraw their child/ren from the program at any time if they choose to do so. Furthermore, a participating child/ren may also discontinue participation in the program at any time. There will absolutely no penalty for terminating participation in this program.

For further inquires and registration please contact:
Zena Al Hamdan
Playing With Rainbows Facilitator
 Arab Community Centre of Toronto
555 Burnhamthorpe Road, Suite 209
Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 2Y3
Tel: (416) 231-7746 x 236
Email: zalhamdan@arabnewcomers.org