how we work

The builders:

The project is led by an experienced multi-skilled team of carpenters, builders, and play consultants from the UK. However, for this project to be a success it must be run as a partnership with workers from the community in Halabja. Skilled translators, teachers, tradesmen and playground site staff from the town have contributed so far. An important part of the philosophy of the Project’s method of working is to involve the participation of the children at every stage. The advice and support of Design Build and Play, a London-based charity who do exactly this, has been invaluable.

The children of Halabja will be the primary users of the site and it is vital that they feel ownership of the project and playground. They will design the structures, assist with the building and be able to modify and adapt the site over time. This approach is tried and tested in many adventure play projects around the world and ensures the site is cherished by the children and the community and designed around their own needs. Following the enthusiastic play sessions the children became involved in the initial building and landscaping of the site. To date, a boundary wall has been erected, and the site has had some landscaping done in preparation for the next stage.