OUR WORK

Firefly International works in countries affected by war to tackle the devastation it causes for children and families.

OUR PROJECTS

At the forefront of all our projects is local knowledge – using 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

Educating refugee children

Firefly in Bosnia (Svitac)

Peace building with children and young people

Firefly for Palestinians

SUSPENDED

Trauma counselling for children affected by war

UK BASED

From the Firefly International headquarters in Edinburgh – supporting our local partners with Fundraising, Organisational Development and Accountability:

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 on them to funders 

  • Ensure compliance with OSCR requirements

  • Exercise good governance of the charity through our trustees 

  • Ensure child safety – see our Safeguarding Policy