When disaster strikes, children lose more than homes, they lose their sense of safety, joy, and play.

After the Kunar earthquake, as part of our emergency medical mission in Masoud Village, our team witnessed hundreds of children living in grief, fear, and displacement. Amid tents and ruins, laughter had disappeared.

So on September 24, 2025, Compassionate Afghanistan (CASDHO) transformed a small open space beside the mobile clinic into something extraordinary — a playground of hope.

A Safe Space for Healing

Doctors and nurses put down their stethoscopes to join children in simple games, football, drawing, and storytelling. Children from Masoud Village and four neighboring communities came together for the first time since the earthquake. In that moment, the sound of laughter replaced silence. The playground became more than a play area, it became a space of psychological healing, friendship, and renewed trust in life.

“We saw children smile again.”

“After weeks of fear and loss, this playground reminded them that childhood still belongs to them.”

— CASDHO Medical Team Member, Kunar

Why It Matters

Play supports emotional recovery after trauma. It encourages social interaction and helps children rebuild a sense of normalcy. It offers parents relief and reassurance that their children are safe. In communities where trauma runs deep, something as simple as a swing or a football can start the healing process.

Our Next Step: “One Playground, Every Village”

We want to build and equip more children’s play zones in earthquake-affected areas, safe, colorful, and community-managed spaces for healing and happiness.

Each playground will include:

• Play structures and sports materials

• Art and creative learning corners

• Psychosocial play activities guided by trained volunteers

• Shade and seating for children and caregivers

How You Can Help

Your support can bring joy back to Kunar’s children.
Partner with Compassionate Afghanistan to nurture resilience, one playground at a time.

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