:: VISION

KACCH Philosophy

We believe in the rights of the child as declared in the UN Charter on Children’s Rights which was signed on behalf of Kuwait by His Royal Highness the Amir of Kuwait in 1989. We believe that the unique needs of the hospitalised child should be considered within the context of the family unit.

We believe that the provision of appropriate play opportunities in hospital can facilitate healing when used as a strategy for coping, communication and self-expression, and is essential for the optimal growth and development of the hospitalised child.

We believe that relationships with children and their families in hospital should be based on trust, respect and professional competence.

We believe that whilst in hospital, children and their families have the right to emotional support, information they can understand, and quality health care.

We believe in the importance of communicating observed and documented needs of the child in hospital with other health care professionals.

We believe that Child Life practice should be an essential part of the provision for all hospitalised children.

We believe that Child Life practice should be based on internationally recognised professional qualifications and standards.

We believe in the value of education and research to ensure the development of all aspects of the Child Life profession.

We believe that children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions should have access to appropriate paediatric palliative care in the setting they and their families prefer, whether that is the hospital, home or children’s hospice.