Revised references

The references have been updated and can be downloaded here.

Good initial results from Gaza RCT

Three researchers have undertaken a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in Gaza with good initial results. Read more »

Supports workshop in Uganda

amonewThe Foundation has supported a workshop in Uganda. Read more »

Manual used in Nairobi-training

The Foundation has decided to cover printing expenses for the manual. Read more »

Saddened by Gustav Lorentzen’s death

Gustav LorentzenThe Children and War Foundation is deeply saddened by Gustav Lorentzen’s sudden death yesterday. Read more »

“CRIES is reliable”

A Chinese study has concluded that the Children’s Impact of Event Scale (CRIES) appeared to be a reliable and a valid measure of diagnosing PTSD-symptoms. Read more »

Manual for grieving children

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Photo: Frances Kraus, Marianne Straume, Atle Dyregrov and William Yule.

Four experienced psychologists are gathered this week to develop a group manual for children bereaved in disaster situations. Read more »

Case demonstrates manual’s efficacy

ScreeningLRThe manual was deemed effective in a study by researches from the University of Tehran, Iran. Read more »

Reports on Haiti-training

Nairobi-based Leila Gupta has returned from Haiti where she trained 66 PLAN employees. Read more »

Georgian Ombudsperson for Children joins Board

The Georgian Ombudsperson for Children, Maia Gedevanishvili, Cole Dodge, Sølvi Rolland Murphy and Rosalie Kwong have joined our Board of Overseers. Read more »