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Save The Children: in 2020 no holidays for 71% of Italian minors. For families, advice and support (also) via the web

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Last summer, 71% of minors in Italy, more than 2 out of 3, almost 7 million girls, boys and teenagers, did not go on holiday away from home for at least 4 days. The reason? The restrictions due to the pandemic, of course, but also the economic crisis that has forced many families to give up even just a few days of rest. The data from Save the Children say so, according to which this deprivation has almost 1 million and 800 thousand minors more than in 2019 (+ 18.6%) and risks having an even greater impact this year, if we consider that in 2020 , with the effects of the crisis, the number of minors in absolute poverty has reached 1 million 337 thousand, 200,000 more than in 2019. And summer 2021 risks being an even poorer time in stimuli and opportunities for the minors who have suffered the consequences of the emergency caused by the pandemic tougher. For this reason, the association for the protection of children launches outdoor games and sports initiatives aimed at families and the most disadvantaged territories. And a web platform, called the Workshop of Wellbeing, with advice and training materials for boys and girls, but also for parents and teachers, to combat psychological distress with Covid has increased especially among minors

Initiatives for the summer

With the Rewrite the Future campaign, Save the Children has launched, in collaboration with partners, institutions and families, activities and spaces dedicated throughout the summer to play, sport and movement in nature, socialization, cultural activities and discovery of the territory. But there are also initiatives for the recovery of the loss of learning of basic skills due to the closure of schools and the difficulties of distance learning. Thanks to the Arcipelago Educativo, Punti Luce, Spazi Mamme, Futuro Prossimo and CivicoZero projects, active in the districts of large cities or the most disadvantaged territories, more than 4 thousand girls, boys and teenagers will have opportunities for recreation and growth.

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Children increasingly nervous and sad

The psychophysical health of children and adolescents has been severely tested by Covid. Save The Children cites a survey conducted in Italy among parents of minor children to verify the impact of the first wave of Covid and just published by the Italian Journal of Pediatrics, according to which 73% of parents report more nervous, worried children or sad, or feeling lonely (78%). 69% noted their difficulty in falling asleep, with an increase in nightmares (19%) and for 30% their children struggle to stay awake during the day. And other studies underline the need to strengthen the preparation of adults to prevent and adequately address these forms of distress.

The Wellness Workshop

To address this inconvenience, the Officina del Benessere was created, an online multimedia platform available to everyone and easy to consult, which collects research, analysis and insights. And useful tips, expert videos, fact sheets for educational and psychosocial activities, webinars, educational content and other multi-disciplinary tools. The Officina del Benessere, explains Save The Children, is a space of shared support and knowledge aimed at parents, teachers, educators, third sector operators and adolescents, designed to respond directly to the needs and needs of the youngest in this pandemic period. The platform aims to develop and improve the observation and listening skills of adults, to promote their skills in sharing the emotions and experiences of children and to strengthen relationships between young peers. The project also arises from the collaboration with the experts and members of the Scientific Committee that oversees the initiative and which also includes psychologists, experts from the Ministry of Health and the Higher Institute of Health, university professors.

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