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The community has good perceptions towards the management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers: Findings from a qualitative study in Northern Kenya

Acute malnutrition is a persistent problem in Kenya’s drylands. In these settings, caregivers face geographic and economic challenges in accessing health services for malnourished children, leading to low service coverage and sub-optimal treatment outcomes. This study conducted in Turkana and…

Working with other sectors to enhance outcomes of MHPSS elements of child protection: An introductory guide for child protection practitioners

Per the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, MHPSS is not a stand-alone area, but one that should be integrated into all sectors. Robust cooperation across all sectors is needed for MHPSS to produce the desired outcomes. Collaboration between child…

General Support Group Curriculum

This General Support Group Curriculum is a guidance and orientation package focused on support group interventions for children, adolescents, and families who require basic emotional and practical support in humanitarian settings.  This guidance intends to be a basis for training and orientation…

Best Practices and Lessons Learnt, Flood Response 2020 Evidence to Action Report

Guide to Violence Prevention and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Resources

I Support My Friends: A training for children and adolescents on how to support a friend in distress

Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, 2019 edition

Psychosocial Support: Facilitating psychosocial wellbeing and social and emotional learning (Guidance note)

Operational Guidelines on Community Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Settings: Three-tiered support for children and families (field test version)

Inter-Agency Referral Form and Guidance Note