[7 Months Since Gaza Ceasefire] Reach Alternatives Launches Crowdfunding for Mental Health Care for Children in Gaza
Non-profit organization Reach Alternatives (Reals) has launched a 'Mental Health Support Project' for children in Gaza on READYFOR, aiming to raise 10 million yen to promote 'Psychological First Aid' in the region.
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Reach Alternatives (Reals), a certified NPO, has launched the 'Bring Back the Blue Sky for Children: Mental Health Support Project' on the crowdfunding service READYFOR to provide psychological care to children in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. The project aims to raise 10 million yen in donations between June 1 and July 22, 2026.
Even after the ceasefire in October 2025, the memories of war continue to leave deep emotional scars on children in Gaza, with over 90% reported to show symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Reals emphasizes mental health care as an 'essential infrastructure for survival,' equivalent to food and water.
In collaboration with child psychiatrist Dr. Ibuki Ozawa (Everybeing), the project will develop activities centered on the following three pillars:
1. Spreading 'Psychological First Aid (PFA)': Training for 300 general residents.
2. Developing local support personnel: Training approximately 30 local NGO staff and community workers.
3. Creating 'safe spaces' for children: Establishing 'Child-Friendly Spaces' for recreation and art therapy.
[Crowdfunding Overview]
- Title: 'Bring Back the Blue Sky for Children: Mental Health Support Project'
- Target Amount: 10 million yen
- Period: June 1 – July 22, 2026
- Format: Donation tax-deductible / All-in
Even after the ceasefire in October 2025, the memories of war continue to leave deep emotional scars on children in Gaza, with over 90% reported to show symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Reals emphasizes mental health care as an 'essential infrastructure for survival,' equivalent to food and water.
In collaboration with child psychiatrist Dr. Ibuki Ozawa (Everybeing), the project will develop activities centered on the following three pillars:
1. Spreading 'Psychological First Aid (PFA)': Training for 300 general residents.
2. Developing local support personnel: Training approximately 30 local NGO staff and community workers.
3. Creating 'safe spaces' for children: Establishing 'Child-Friendly Spaces' for recreation and art therapy.
[Crowdfunding Overview]
- Title: 'Bring Back the Blue Sky for Children: Mental Health Support Project'
- Target Amount: 10 million yen
- Period: June 1 – July 22, 2026
- Format: Donation tax-deductible / All-in
FAQ
リアルズが実施するプロジェクトの目的は何ですか？
ガザ地区の子どもたちに対して、精神科専門医・小澤いぶき氏の協力のもと、PTSD等の心の傷を癒やすための心のケア支援を行うことです。
「心の応急手当」とは何ですか？
PFA（心理的応急処置：Psychological First Aid）と呼ばれ、専門家でなくても実践できる、大きな恐怖やストレスを経験した人に寄り添う関わり方です。
今回のプロジェクトの目標金額と実施期間は？
目標金額は1,000万円で、2026年6月1日（月）から7月22日（水）まで寄付を募集します。
集まった寄付金は何に使われますか？
研修実施費、現地活動費、子どもにやさしい空間の整備費、事務局運営費、およびプラットフォーム手数料に充てられます。
今回のプロジェクトの主な活動内容は？
一般住民へのPFA研修、地域スタッフの育成、子どもたちが安心して過ごせる空間（チャイルド・フレンドリー・スペース）の整備の3つを柱としています。