Al-ayn Foundation: Hope Through Toys

My story of hopefulness is about the Al-ayn Foundation, which was started in Iraq in 2006. They engage and capture the imagination by creating toy shops for children who have been affected by war. They ask people to donate brand new toys or possibly very good condition toys. Then, children go into these toy shops and choose a toy without having to pay for it.

One of the things that I love about Al-ayn is that they think from a trauma-informed perspective, working with people who are forgotten by society and who are often vulnerable. They also try and give the best in medical care while retaining dignity and pride.