OUR PROJECTS

The Firefly model is to partner with local experts, educators & innovators, people who offer solutions to help children within their communities – this in the most effective way to support refugees and children experiencing the long term effects of war. We focus on education, the arts, health and well-being as well as reducing local tensions and promoting peaceful dialogue. Much emphasis is placed on creating a safe and therapeutic environment where children can have fun as well as learn.

Firefly for syrians

Pre-school, Arabic & Science education for refugee children in Turkey & Northern Syria.

Firefly in Bosnia

Peace and tolerance building with children and young people.

Firefly for Palestinians

Currently suspended. Expert trauma counselling for children affected by war.

Firefly in the UK

Firefly International is headquartered in Edinburgh – from here we support our local partners with:

FUNDRAISING

  • Research and connect our local partners with funding

  • Make applications on behalf of our local partners

  • Support them to develop their fundraising capability

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Act as an incubator to help start-up organisations to grow

  • Communicate with our supporters and local partners

  • Build partnerships

  • Develop and maintain donor and supporter databases

  • Recruit and manage volunteers for Firefly in the UK and internationally

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Monitor the projects of our local partners and report to funders

  • Ensure compliance with OSCR requirements

  • Exercise good governance of the charity through our trustees 

  • Ensure child safety – see our Safeguarding Policy