“Ronahî” means light in Kurdish. The name reflects our hope for every child: to be known, cared for, and supported within a community where they can grow and shine.

In January 2025, we launched Ronahî Children’s Institute, an early intervention center for children ages 3–6 from displaced and low-income families.

The center serves children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and learning disabilities, combining early education with daily therapy and family support.

Programs include Montessori education, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and hydrotherapy, along with family training and community workshops that help caregivers build confidence and continue care at home.

It costs about $600 per child each month to keep the center running, covering local staff salaries, equipment, training, supplies, and daily operations, including meals for children and staff.

In communities already displaced by conflict, children with disabilities are among the most hidden.

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

In 2023, Habibi International launched a three-month pilot program to provide therapy and education for children with special needs. The overwhelming response revealed a deep need for long-term care and support.

In response, Habibi spent 2024 designing, remodeling, and equipping a new facility while training local staff to prepare for expanded services.

  • 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.

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WHAT IT TAKES

It costs about $600 monthly to support one child at Ronahî Children’s Institute. This covers salaries for local staff, equipment and maintenance, training and education supplies, and daily operations, including meals for staff and children.

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