On Wednesday 11 June 2025, to mark the International Day of Play, a wonderful synergy developed between four local NGOs committed to child protection in Kinshasa: PECS, EVAPEV, MHEED and CHERO, all of them ETM partners. Coming together with the children they support, they organised a festive day for them, full of laughter, creativity and sharing.

🎨 On the programme: a football match, arts and crafts, drawing, singing, dancing and many other fun and creative activities!

This day forms part of ETM’s psychosocial programme, using play as an essential tool for recovery, emotional expression and strengthening social bonds. Play is a fundamental right, but it is also a powerful means of development and resilience for children affected by violence and instability.