Organized Training Empowers Psychosocial Community Volunteers (PCVs) team of 30 members in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal.
Community Initiative for Partnership and Development (CIPAD) is excited to share that the five-day (19th to 23rd August 2024) training program for the Psychosocial Community Volunteers (PCV) team, with 30 (13 females & 17 males) dedicated members from Nyalath Payam, has been successfully completed under the theme “strengthening local capacities for community peace and social cohesion”.
This initiative, made possible with technical and financial support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), facilitation support from Trauma Healing & Psychosocial Support Trainers, and a donation from the Government of Japan, has achieved a significant milestone in enhancing local trauma healing and psychosocial support capabilities.
The training focused on equipping volunteers with essential skills and knowledge to effectively address community mental health needs, fostering resilience and well-being in Nyalath Payam. Key areas covered included trauma & trauma-informed care, psychosocial first aid, resilience, cycles of violence, forgiveness, trust building, reconciliation, and community-based psychosocial support strategies among others.
Key Achievements of the PCV training include the following:
- All the 30 members of Psychosocial Community Volunteers (PCVs) gained practical skills and knowledge in providing trauma healing, psychosocial support, and managing mental health crises in Nyalath Community,
- All the 30 members of Psychosocial Community Volunteers (PCVs) have the strengthened ability as local volunteers to support their communities effectively, promoting mental well-being and resilience; and
- The training has established a foundation for ongoing trauma healing and psychosocial support, contributing to long-term mental health improvements in the community of Nyalath.
We extend our gratitude to UNDP and the Government of Japan for their invaluable support in making this training a success. Their commitment to improving mental health and psychosocial support services in Northern Bahr El Ghazal is instrumental in creating a more resilient and supportive community.
Below were the photos of the PCV training implemented
