Every kid has a story to tell
StoryKid supports the mental health of children with refugee backgrounds. We offer tech-enabled life story sessions to creatively express emotions about beautiful and traumatic experiences.
We must harness their resilience, strength, and hope.
Children with refugee backgrounds often endure severe trauma and lack the necessary support. They need a safe space to share their experiences and make sense of them.
StoryKid supports the mental health of kids with tech-enabled life story sessions that are:
- Culturally sensitive and accessible in displacement, where mental health care is limited, and cultural and language barriers exist.
- Creative and playful, so children can own their life stories and feel empowered to rebuild their futures.
How it works
Guided by therapeutic professionals, children aged 6-19 create a lifeline—marking traumatic experiences as stones and beautiful moments as flowers. This creative process helps them to better understand who they are, opening up to their past, present, and future. At the end, they receive a personalized booklet that tells their story, serving as an empowering keepsake.
Safety is our top priority
- We work only with the consent and involvement of primary caretakers.
- The app is a tool, supported by real-life therapeutic guides who engage with the children and provide empathetic support.
We don’t replace traditional treatments, we complement it with our preventive life story method to improve well-being.
Blog
Explore our collection of stories and expert insights that support children’s mental health through storytelling and technology.
Short Stories about Resilience
StoryKid Interview
Why Storytelling Matters for Mental Health
Become part of our story
Our vision became reality because of the unwavering support of our partners, donors, and volunteers.
Together we can make a difference for kids around the world.
Resilience Through Stories and Technology
Learn how StoryKid uniquely supports children’s mental health by blending storytelling with innovative tech solutions.
Proven method
Our approach is grounded in Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and creative methods, developed in collaboration with psychotrauma experts, and informed by knowledge from the NET Institute.
Innovative delivery
We go where we are needed with a treasure of animation tools to help children express their emotions. We create a safe and healing space that opens kids up to dream about the future.
Kids-centered
We build with and for kids from refugee backgrounds and are culturally sensitive. The app is available in multiple languages, and children can choose diverse avatars. Our kids advisory board is in the making.
Connect with StoryKid
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info@story-kid.org KVK 99073285
