The NGO Girls is implementing the project “Durable Empowerment: Capacity Building and MHPSS for War-Affected Ukrainians” supported by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
Project aim
To help restore the resilience of Ukrainian society by supporting mental health, developing professional skills of specialists, and strengthening local civil society organizations.
Who is this project for?
Regional specialists in social work, healthcare, and education.
Children and adults in need of psychological support.
Women's (women-led or women's rights) non-governmental organizations.
Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in neuropsychology.
Project objectives:
Psychotherapy for children and adults, including survivors of gender-based violence.
Support groups for vulnerable populations who often face stress and burnout.
Psychological training programs for professionals in social work, healthcare, and education.
Training programs for neuropsychologists using advanced diagnostic methods.
Support for women's human rights organizations by providing technical and resource tools for their long-term capacity.
Project components:
Support for 5 local women's human rights organizations:
Capacity building and awareness raising training sessions.
Conducting a strategic session, developing a strategic and communication plan, annual budget, and auditing annual financial reports.
Covering organizational needs (purchase of equipment, software, website development, etc.).
Expert services, psychological and mentoring support.
Psychological support and retreats to strengthen the emotional well-being of the NGOs’ staff.
Online and offline psychosocial support (PSS):
Support for beneficiaries, including GBV survivors, during 50 sessions using various therapeutic methods (Gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, group art therapy, etc.).
Support for professionals in the social and public sectors, and education to improve their overall well-being; training in practical stress management skills.
Training in psychoeducation, self-regulation, burnout prevention, and first aid for social and public sector professionals.
Integration of neurocorrection methods into practice:
Training for professionals to integrate neurofeedback into their daily practice. Classes are focused on advanced diagnostic methods, methods of neuropsychological correction (including sensorimotor correction and correction of functional blocks of the brain).
How to participate?
Participation in psychological support classes for professionals in the social and humanitarian sphere:
https://forms.gle/fHruXK6JrL5HjBfaA
For more information, please contact [email protected]
