WWO United States
Our innovative programming in the US breaks down stigma and builds critical life skills for marginalized children to thrive.
WWO in the United States
Working in partnership with P.S. 199X through the Montefiore School Health Programs (MSHP) in the Bronx, WWO is increasing the capacity of their preschool teachers and professionals by training them in the Element of Play® methodology, demonstrating the lessons, and evaluating and monitoring the impact of the program within each of the classrooms.
“Given the delicate situation that our students, caregivers, and families find themselves in after Covid. WWO’s high-impact training method that focuses on trauma-informed, learning through play, has measurably improved the skills and, most importantly, the outlook of our wonderful teachers. We are proud that we have been able to provide this professional development opportunity to our community where so many have felt the disruption in their children’s education, and wellness,”
-Dr. Rosy Chhabra, Director, Montefiore School Health Program.
New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) develops policies and programs, provides training and prevention education, conducts research and evaluations, performs community outreach, and operates the New York City Family Justice Centers. They collaborate with City agencies and community stakeholders to ensure access to inclusive services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV). GBV can include intimate partner and family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
In early 2022, WWO conducted a needs assessment to evaluate the space needed to provide families with an optimum space to provide child care during their meetings with counselors, lawyers, psychologists etc. WWO then designed curriculum and lesson plans for Element of Play® Birth to Three Program and trained 35 ENDGBV staff and partners who will be engaging with the children so the parents can focus on the services provided by the ENDGBV.
Element of Play® in the US
Element of Play® is WWO’s trademarked program developed to support early childhood development, bring about psychosocial change and rehabilitate communities in areas of extreme poverty and disaster. Adverse childhood experiences cause trauma in children which often causes them to miss critical developmental milestones and creates lasting negative consequences in their lives. These developmental delays produce a cumulative effect on their communities.
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Our innovative programming in the United States breaks down stigma and builds critical life skills for marginalized children to thrive. Your gift will ensure underserved children, families and communities in the US are able to play, learn and thrive.
Partnerships
We have many partnerships across the United States that help us deliver our programs. Click here for a full list of our collaborative partnerships.