At the recent Doha International Family Institute (DIFI)’s International Year of the Family conference (DIFI IYF+30), Dr. Amanda Sim showcased a unique film-based intervention supporting refugee parents along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Working with Sermpanya Foundation, this three-year project combined storytelling and evidence-based parenting practices to address challenges faced by refugee families.
Baseline findings revealed that:
- Nearly 70% of children experienced physical punishment in the last month
- 80% of families lived without documentation
- 75% faced food insecurity.
Through a film featuring community members, the intervention achieved a 9% reduction in violence against children and improvements in positive parenting.
Read a brief on these baseline findings here.
