As COVID-19 negatively impacts all aspects of the well-being and development of children, this webinar will focus on one aspect that is often overlooked: the impact on their emotions and spirituality. Silvia Mazzarelli and Maria Lucia Uribe of Arigatou International will discuss the emotional and spiritual impact of COVID-19 on children; the positive role of faith and spiritual nourishment in children’s lives as a source of resilience and protection, in the context of adverse situations that impact child development; the role of religious leaders and communities and some examples of what faith communities are doing to protect children; and some concrete resources and strategies to nurture children’s socio-emotional and spiritual well-being during this pandemic.
