Güvenli Alandan Güçlü Geleceğe: Afet ve Kriz Durumlarında Çocuk Dostu Alanların Erken Çocukluk Dönemindeki Gelişimsel ve Psikososyal Destekleyici Rolü
Synopsis
This study examines the impacts of disaster and crisis situations on early childhood (ages 0-8) and the developmental, psychosocial, and protective roles of "Child Friendly Spaces" (CFS). Against the physical health, education, and emotional security risks children face during disasters, CFS serve as rights-based temporary support environments that prevent neglect and abuse, provide predictable routines, and create age-appropriate play and learning opportunities. Relying on principles such as providing safe spaces, utilizing local capacities, community participation, and linking with integrated services, the positive impacts of these spaces are supported by field findings from crisis experiences like those in Turkey, Pakistan, and Haiti. In conclusion, while Child Friendly Spaces do not replace permanent schools or clinical services, they serve as a vital bridge in the transition from the immediate crisis to long-term normalization.
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