Ronahî Children's Institute

The forcibly displaced are often tucked away at the margins of society. But within this community, there's another even more hidden group - those with disabilities and special needs.

Over the past few years, through our surgical, rehabilitation, and MHPSS programs, we have come to know, love, and serve many such children.

The pilot program revealed growing demand to support children and families living with special needs. In response, Habibi spent 2024 designing, remodeling, and furnishing a new center, while also training staff to prepare for expanded services.

In January 2025, we launched Ronahî Children’s Institute, an early intervention center for children with special needs from displaced and low-income families.

In 2023, Habibi International initiated a three-month pilot program to serve children with special needs, providing special needs education and therapy.

  • Ronahî Children’s Institute currently serves children ages 3 to 6 with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. The center focuses on early academic development while also strengthening fine and gross motor skills through daily activities.

  • We believe this is just the beginning. Ronahî will expand to offer Montessori education, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and hydrotherapy, along with ongoing staff training and caregiver support—so children and families have the resources they need to thrive.

  • Our center is designed to give children and families the space and support they need. The open-concept ground floor includes Montessori classrooms, a therapy room for physical and occupational care, a hydrotherapy room, and a medical station.

  • On the upper floors, families find spacious classrooms for education sessions, a dedicated speech therapy room, meeting and training spaces, a welcoming reception area for parents, and staff offices to support daily operations.

  • When you give, you’re not only helping children with special needs, you’re also strengthening the families who care for them.

WHAT IT TAKES

It takes about $7,900 each month to keep Ronahî Children’s Institute running. This covers salaries for local staff, equipment and maintenance, training and education supplies, and daily operations, including meals for staff and children.

JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY

84% of every gift goes directly to programs that serve displaced families holistically— through health, education, community, and care. Your steady generosity helps families and communities find hope and the strength to rebuild.