Hello, and happy December! In this newsletter, we'll talk about how you can share the power of play this winter - if you'd like to gift with impact, look no further. We'll then turn to some quick updates from the ground. As always, thanks for taking the time to read this newsletter, and thank you so much for all your support!

Our sessions are the heart of Project Play - and when we're playing, lots is happening! We design a combination of free and structured activities that target key developmental outcomes.

Many of the children we work with have not had access to safe spaces to play or learn for many years - something most of us took for granted in our childhoods. Play is absolutely fundamental for healthy development - being denied access to play is harmful for children both now and in the future. No child should be denied their right to play.

This winter, as many of us look to gift-buying, why not share the power of play?

By sponsoring a session, you'll do exactly this. The perfect present for a loved one, you'll receive a sponsor gift pack with stickers, postcards and an optional craft kit (suitable for both kids and adults!). Meanwhile, the money you spend will go directly to the running of our service - ensuring that the children we work with can access play too!

With three tiers of sponsorship, there's something to suit different budgets too. However, if you're looking to spend more or less than the listed prices, drop us an email on fundraising@project-play.org and we'll see what we can do.

Order before the 13th December (Europe) and 17th December (UK) for delivery

before Christmas.* Unfortunately, we can't deliver outside of Europe or the UK - if you live elsewhere and are interested, please let us know on fundraising@project-play.org.

For more info and to order, click here:

*These delivery dates are based on UK Royal Mail Christmas posting information. We can't guarantee parcels will reach you before the 25th, but the sooner you order the better!

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Looking to support us, but gift for yourself? We've got you covered!

Help us build the sustainability we need to keep playing in 2024, and be in with the chance of winning a fabulous prize from local creatives and business owners. Drawn on the 1st January 2024, what better way to start the new year?

To enter, sign up to become one of our monthly donors. Every £1 you commit to donating monthly will give you 1 raffle ticket. Click below for our prize list, more info and FAQs:

As always, life for people on the move in northern France is hostile and unstable. Severe storms battered the area in November, with "risk to life" warnings issued - yet, the Sous-Prefecture (local authorities) did not ensure access to emergency shelter, as they've done in the past. As a result, people and families, including those with very young children, were forced to sleep outside amidst gale-force winds and intense flooding.

Alongside other organisations, we protested against the failure to provide accommodation. Although the storm has (physically) passed, life in winter is intensely challenging for children and people on the move. Find out more about the situation in November HERE and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates.

If you'd like to take action, we also have guides on our website:

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We also post monthly observations on our website, if you'd like to learn more about the situation for children on the move in northern France.

You can see all our past infographics here - November coming soon!

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Last week, we were absolutely delighted to collaborate with Soul Food Paris to create an AMAZING painted tapestry to decorate one of the spaces where we run sessions. Soul Food do absolutely amazing work bringing arts and culture to young migrants and refugee youth - and it was such a joy to meet them. Thanks so much for coming!

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