IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support

VIDEO: Sport Coach+ in Action In April, 22 trainers & sport coaches from #Romania, #Moldova and #Ukraine met in Bucharest for a Training of Trainers on Sport Coach+. The project, coordinated by the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support in partnership with the Olympic Refuge Foundation & five Red Cross National Societies, aims to deliver foundational skills training in trauma-informed practices to sport coaches working with displaced and vulnerable youth across #Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

Video greeting from Leo Pattosina, MHPSS Focal Person, Indonesia Red Cross. The #IFRC Psychosocial Centre is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in June 2024 marking the achievements of the global #MHPSS community across three decades. Thousands of #RedCross #RedCrescent staff and volunteers are at the forefront of implementing MHPSS across the globe often in dire and challenging contexts. Other colleagues have provided advocacy, high-level diplomacy and facilitation of MHPSS in all regions. We have invited them to share their thoughts on this occasion of celebration in which they have a vital and key-role! #MHPSS30YearsOn

Video greeting from Abdul Haq Hammad, MHPSS Focal Person, Afghan Red Crescent The #IFRC Psychosocial Centre is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in June 2024 marking the achievements of the global #MHPSS community across three decades. Thousands of #RedCross #RedCrescent staff and volunteers are at the forefront of implementing MHPSS across the globe often in dire and challenging contexts. Other colleagues have provided advocacy, high-level diplomacy and facilitation of MHPSS in all regions. We have invited them to share their thoughts on this occasion of celebration in which they have a vital and key-role! #MHPSS30YearsOn

📣 Heartbeat of Humanity podcast out on #PFA training for youth in #Greenland In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, Villads Zahle interviews Project Manager, Erni Kristiansen & Project Consultant, Bebbie Petersen from Kalaallit Røde Korsiat about youth to youth Psychological First Aid (PFA) in Greenland. Read more & listen to the full podcast ( 🔗 ): https://shorturl.at/5vsct

Video greeting from Noor Aida Shahirah, MHPSS Focal Person, Malaysian Red Crescent . The #IFRC Psychosocial Centre is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in June 2024 marking the achievements of the global #MHPSS community across three decades. Thousands of #RedCross #RedCrescent staff and volunteers are at the forefront of implementing MHPSS across the globe often in dire and challenging contexts. Other colleagues have provided advocacy, high-level diplomacy and facilitation of MHPSS in all regions. We have invited them to share their thoughts on this occasion of celebration in which they have a vital and key-role! #MHPSS30YearsOn

❤️ Support & safe corners for Palestinian children Amid ongoing violence and unrest in the occupied territories, the Palestinian Red Crescent (PRCS) staff and volunteers are providing safety and support for children. ➡ Traditional games and songs - psychological support rooted in heritage ➡ Distribution of psychosocial kits to children exposed to violence Read more ( 🔗 ): https://shorturl.at/TaRTs #MentalHealthMatters - always and everywhere!

❗ Important momentum for decriminalization of #suicide in 4 #Caribbean nations "New coalition formed to push for repeal of colonial-era laws and reduce barriers to access for those seeking mental health help". This is one of the key preconditions for suicide prevention & response which is a priority area for #MHPSS focal points across IFRC in the Americas. https://lnkd.in/dr3TPi-w

VIDEO GREETING: Watch IFRC Secretary General, Jagan Chapagain giving the opening speech for the MHPSS MOMENTUM event celebrating the 30 years anniversary of the IFRC Psychosocial Centre & the efforts of the global MHPSS community over 3 decades. #MHPSS30YearsOn

Video greeting from Matshediso Sibande, Youth Officer IFRC, Pretoria Cluster. The #IFRC Psychosocial Centre is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in June 2024 marking the achievements of the global #MHPSS community across three decades. Thousands of #RedCross #RedCrescent staff and volunteers are at the forefront of implementing MHPSS across the globe often in dire and challenging contexts. Other colleagues have provided advocacy, high-level diplomacy and facilitation of MHPSS in all regions. We have invited them to share their thoughts on this occasion of celebration in which they have a vital and key-role! #MHPSS30YearsOn

Video greeting from Joy Singhal, HDCC Head, IFRC Asia Pacific Regional Office. The #IFRC Psychosocial Centre is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in June 2024 marking the achievements of the global #MHPSS community across three decades. Thousands of #RedCross #RedCrescent staff and volunteers are at the forefront of implementing MHPSS across the globe often in dire and challenging contexts. Other colleagues have provided advocacy, high-level diplomacy and facilitation of MHPSS in all regions. We have invited them to share their thoughts on this occasion of celebration in which they have a vital and key-role! #MHPSS30YearsOn