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Including MHPSS in other programming, such as education and reconciliation helps people fleeing from violence to cope with distress. Learn more about our MHPSS programmes. Read the 2023 #AnnualReport: https://ow.ly/8EY050Tj8al

Article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children have the right to participate in decision-making processes that may be relevant in their lives and to influence decisions taken in their regard—within the family, the school or the community. Sharing here a useful tool designed by SCI with manual and guidance to ensure full participation of the children in humanitarian contexts. It would be great to have a look at it and assess how far do we ensure proper child participation and full accountability to children in our programming. Let me Know your thoughts in the comments section 🙂

Culture bias – interpreting, judging or acting based on one’s own cultural standards – can have a negative impact in all stages of MHPSS programming. Addressing culture bias has powerful implications for people’s dignity, identity and well-being, and affects the quality and implementation of MHPSS programming in humanitarian settings. Too often, local idioms of distress and local approaches for supporting MHPSS receive little attention.      Read: https://lnkd.in/eZqiiZKg     #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #Displacement 

Every word shapes a life. When talking about children and exploitation, language matters. It can be the difference between a child being properly safeguarded or put at further risk of exploitation. The #CSETaskforce commissioned The Children's Society and NAPAC - the National Association for People Abused in Childhood to develop refreshed guidance in relation to the use of appropriate language which has been published today. This will help influence the direct practice of professionals as well as the wider culture surrounding the safeguarding of children Download the guide here >> https://lnkd.in/eE2-vwhV VKPP - Vulnerability Knowledge & Practice Programme The Hydrant Programme

Good guide here for comms professionals and media reporting on sexual abuse. Includes a section on problematic terminology that is useful. Some of the advice I knew or felt instinctively, some I wouldn’t have thought of. Well done Natalie Reed and team

Every word shapes a life. When talking about children and exploitation, language matters. It can be the difference between a child being properly safeguarded or put at further risk of exploitation. The #CSETaskforce commissioned The Children's Society and NAPAC - the National Association for People Abused in Childhood to develop refreshed guidance in relation to the use of appropriate language which has been published today. This will help influence the direct practice of professionals as well as the wider culture surrounding the safeguarding of children. Download the guide here >> https://lnkd.in/eE2-vwhV Tackling Organised Exploitation Programme (TOEX) VKPP - Vulnerability Knowledge & Practice Programme

At YoMSuD-SL, we balance our activities digital literacy and SGBV training with interactive social activities to keep the girls engaged and fosters a strong sense of community. Beyond learning technical skills, the girls participate in group discussions, team-building exercises, and peer-to-peer support activities. These social engagements include mentorship circles, recreational outings, and creative workshops where the girls' bond over shared experiences and work together on problem-solving tasks. This balance of learning and social connection is crucial for their personal and professional growth. It helps build confidence, improves communication skills, and strengthens their emotional resilience. By working in teams and forming close-knit bonds, the girls learn collaboration, leadership, and empathy, which are key traits for their future careers. Moreover, these activities foster a sense of sisterhood, creating a support system as they navigate the challenges of combating SGBV. As they grow in solidarity, the girls become more empowered to advocate for themselves and others, uniting their voices in the fight against gender-based violence. This collective strength ensures lasting impact as they progress both personally and professionally.

An important and thought-provoking piece about #cashforwork by former Mercy Corps colleagues Mohamed Ireg, Rachel Shah, Sandrine Chetail-Armour, and Kristin Smart. I found the ethical implications section particularly insightful but the whole thing is worth a read. I'm looking forward to Part 2! "CfW is primarily used in contexts where poverty and crisis-stricken households need cash to meet their basic needs, which raises the question: why not use unconditional cash? Are we creating cash-for-work models only because we feel people should work to be able to receive cash? If so, aid agencies run precariously close to turning the concept of “cash-for-work” into “work-for-cash,” resembling a form of coerced labor that requires highly vulnerable individuals to complete tasks just to meet their basic needs for survival. CfW can also exclude vulnerable, hard to reach, or marginalized groups who are unable to work from accessing much-needed cash."

In an effort to promote greater funding and attention for education globally, the Hope and Awareness Foundation joins forces with @EducationCantWait. Global conflicts and natural disasters are currently posing a threat to education. If the educational system is not safeguarded in every way and by all means, children's futures are in danger. Share this post and include the tagging @educaioncantwait to join the campaign. #sharetheirvoice #ActNow Global Partnership for Education Libraries Without Borders US