Implementation of targeted nature-based interventions (green care) for children at Unique Child Academy

The growing body of evidence points out that connecting with nature-plants, trees, animals, the open air- all help to make us healthier and happier. Hence at Unique Child Academy, we take advantage of this fact, coupled with the availability of plenty of natural sites around our community in Iringa, To engage children in various activities and interventions that uses nature and experiencing nature as ways of boosting mental and physical health.

The picture above, shows children while they were planting tomatoes seeds in one of the sessions.

As children engage in these activities, it does not only helps in their mental and physical well being, but it also helps to teach them to protects their environment, value work and learn basics of income generating activities.

Rock climbing and assisted-animal therapy have been mentioned to have profound impacts on the development of children, and as such we have made them an integral part of our programs.

Children love these activities and they always look forward to them with joy and excitement!