Healing Children Through Learning and Play
My mission statement is simple and succinct. It communicates my intentions and summarises exactly what it is I want to achieve, and who will benefit. When I loose focus, feel overwhelmed or ineffective, my mission statement will provide clarity and motivation. It is the basis for my work.
The Rohingya people, and in particular the children, have witnessed and endured unacceptable levels of persecution and violence. The trauma and damage this has done can not be removed or taken away, however the Rohingya people, if given the right opportunities and conditions, can begin to process their experiences and start to heal. This psychological healing will enable them to “cope with their fate” (Crouch, 2017) it is the first simple, but enormous, step in having a meaningful future.
Mission Statement:
Vision Statement:
A visions statement describes what it is you are working towards. What success would look like, when achieved. It is written in the future tense, as it is what you are striving towards.
I have given a lot of thought to the above wording. While grammatically questionable, I felt it was important to use the word “own” as it indicates that the Rohingya people will ultimately be able to drive their own future, rather than helplessly exist from relief aid. To be in charge of your destiny or to “own” your future, gives a person, self respect, self-reliance and dignity.
The Rohingya people had their existence striped away in a highly violent manor. The task of rebuilding, both mentally and physically, will be long and arduous, yet they can strive for no less as it is these attributes that make life worth living.
To Own A Future Worth Living For
Image sourced from Fahd, (2016)
Image sourced from UNCEF (2017)
