RINET Africa

Mental health, psychosocial support and physical activity

RINET Africa’s mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) work: support for survivors of gender-based violence and for vulnerable or displaced young people, including through physical activity.

At a glance

Who it is for
Survivors of gender-based violence; vulnerable or displaced young people.
Where
Africa’s Great Lakes region, from Goma (DRC) and Kampala (Uganda)
Languages
To be confirmed for each site
Status
Status: Schedule to be confirmed

The need

In the Great Lakes region, conflict and displacement leave deep scars. Gender-based violence affects women and girls in particular, and many young people grow up far from home. Without psychosocial support, it is hard to train, work or start a business.

What the programme offers

  • Mental health programmes for people affected by conflict and displacement
  • Psychosocial support for survivors of gender-based violence
  • Support for vulnerable or displaced young people
  • Physical activity and sport, as a space for well-being and connection

What you come away with

  • Better psychological and social well-being
  • Young people who regain confidence and rebuild connections
  • Firmer ground to train, work or start a business

Terms and how to join

Sites, dates and terms are published here once confirmed. This website does not offer emergency help: if you are in danger, contact emergency services or a support service near you.

Register my interest

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get help now?

This website does not offer immediate help. If you are in danger, contact emergency services or a support service near you. For a question about this programme, write to us; please do not include sensitive personal details in a first message.

Where will the programme take place?

In the Great Lakes region, from the regional head office in Goma. The location of each activity will be announced with its schedule.

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