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Emergency Psychological First Aid Network

Community-based psychological first aid programme training Gaza residents in immediate mental health response techniques and crisis intervention skills. The programme builds local capacity for peer support during emergencies while establishing neighborhood-level psychological support networks that can function independently during crisis situations when professional services become overwhelmed.
Fuel Hope Volunteer

Discussion

Comprehensive training programme educates Gaza community members in psychological first aid techniques, crisis recognition, and peer support methods enabling immediate mental health response at the neighborhood level. Training sessions conducted in community centers, mosques, and schools teach residents how to recognize psychological distress, provide emotional support, and connect individuals with professional services. The programme establishes neighborhood psychological support networks with trained volunteers who can respond immediately during crisis situations. Participants learn practical skills including active listening, emotional stabilization, safety assessment, and resource connection. The programme emphasizes culturally appropriate approaches respecting Gaza community values while delivering evidence-based psychological support techniques adapted for non-professional community responders.

Objectives & Goals

Train community volunteers in psychological first aid and crisis intervention techniques building local capacity for immediate mental health response. Establish neighborhood-level support networks capable of functioning independently during crisis situations when professional services are overwhelmed. Reduce response time for psychological support by creating community-based intervention capacity at the local level. Improve community resilience and mutual aid capabilities through systematic training in mental health awareness and peer support techniques. Create sustainable community infrastructure for ongoing mental health support extending beyond emergency response periods.

Conclusion

Gaza community members interested in supporting neighbors and family during crisis situations including parents, teachers, community leaders, and volunteers seeking mental health response skills. Neighborhood coordinators and informal community helpers who naturally assume support roles during emergencies and need training in psychological first aid techniques. Extended family members and social networks providing support to multiple individuals during crisis situations while managing their own emotional responses. Community organizations, religious groups, and social clubs seeking to build internal capacity for member support during difficult times.

Programme Requirements

Human Resources

  • Mental Health Professionals Provide counselling and group sessions. January 27, 2024
    Qty 12 Fulfilled 0 Est. $7,800
    Priority High Status Pending
  • Support Staff Registration and outreach support. February 1, 2024
    Qty 5 Fulfilled 0 Est. $3,600
    Priority Medium Status Pending

Materials

  • Wellness Kits Psychosocial support materials. January 29, 2024
    Qty 1500 Fulfilled 0 Est. $8,400
    Priority High Status Pending
  • Personal Protection (PPE) Masks, gloves, and sanitizer. February 4, 2024
    Qty 600 Fulfilled 0 Est. $4,200
    Priority Medium Status Pending

Financial

  • Emergency Funds Contingency funds for urgent gaps. January 28, 2024
    Qty 1 Fulfilled 0 Est. $6,000
    Priority High Status Pending
$30,000 raised
100% of $30,000
$30,000 Spent
100% of budget
2280 participants
76% of 3000

Financial Summary

  • Total Budget$30,000
  • Amount Raised$30,000
  • Amount Spent$30,000
  • Remaining Budget$0
  • Additional Funding Needed$0