#WhatATeam We are combining expertise from across the IFRC network to help Nepal Red Cross Society provide vital psychosocial support services following the earthquake in #Karnali Specialists from Røde Kors & Hong Kong Red Cross are coming together to make a difference! 🇩🇰🇭🇰🇨🇳

Following the Karnali earthquake happened in Nov 2023 Nepal, the AP MHPSS Collaborative, Hong Kong Red Cross & Røde Kors are currently working together for the MHPSS response in earthquake-affected areas with the local chapters of Red Cross.

🧵#MHPSS Hub – one step closer to realization ➡️Friday, Røde Kors, IFRC & ICRC signed ToR transforming Psychosocial Centre into an international MHPSS Hub across the entire Movement. ➡️Today, Anders Ladekarl & Nana Wiedemann briefed staff 🔗shorturl.at/cfkDH

📍The Palestine Red Crescent teams are implementing recreational activities and psychological support for displaced children at the field hospital camp in #Rafah.

🗓️ Set your reminder for weekly Red Cross & Red Crescent update, 9:30AM CET tomo👇🏽 1. Ukraine crisis 3. Egyptian Red Crescent’s logistics hub, delivering aid into Gaza 3. Spain’s drought situation 4. Mental health challenges post Nepal earthquake & more x.com/i/spaces/1OyKA…

SG & CEO @IFRC, Jagan Chapagain warns of dire situation in #Rafah ➡️Barely any food, water or healthcare. ➡️Food prices have rocketed. ➡️People are selling what they can to buy food, medicine, blankets. ➡️People’s nutrition and general health are deteriorating.

The IFRC is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of another volunteer of Palestine Red Crescent PRCS. Ameer Sobhi Abu Aysha, a member of the PRCS emergency operations room in Gaza was killed while on duty, working at Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis. We reiterate

Wrapping up another visit to Afghanistan. Met IEA ministers and leaders, male and female doctors, arrivals from Pakistan, rural communities, and male and female Afghan colleagues. On the surface, I have never seen Afghanistan look so peaceful. Peel back a layer, and the

Thank you Joy Singhal for the congratulatory message to the PS centre 30th anniversary!

Asia Pacific Regional MHPSS in Emergency Training in action! Participants from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mongolia, and the Philippines are all learning the entire cycle of mhpss response. #mhpss

The disappearance of a loved one – a family loss with no certainty Today, 30 August marks the International Day of the Disappeared #IDOD - an occasion to show support for the people missing & the families searching for their loved ones. According to ICRC more than 200,000

This year, the theme of #WorldMentalHealthDay is ‘Mental Health at Work.’ For our RCRC staff and volunteers, their workplace is anywhere affected by disasters, conflicts, and violence. On #WMHD, let us celebrate their selfless work in bringing well-being to communities.

Grateful to moderate at the side event in the 34th International Conference “From commitment to Impact: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Action”. A heartwarming celebration of the establishment of the MHPSS International Movement Hub. #rcrc34 #MentalHealthMatters

Let us continue to bring hope to the much needed communities we serve. #RCRC24 #MentalHealthMatters

Incidence of sexual and gender-based violence increases in disasters and crises. It is essential for our MHPSS delegates to respond empathetically to people who disclose their experiences, maintain a non-judgmental attitude and respect the decisions of survivors. #mhpss #sgbv

Humanitarian workers help affected communities in crises. But they can become overwhelmed by their duties & need help themselves. Eliza Cheung #MHPSS technical lead Psychosocial Centre speaks with Gerard Ratnam BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 on caring for the carers, 3pm MYT youtube.com/watch?v=Eq0oQF…

And the first Global #HeatHealth Initiative Network for #SouthEastAsia is launched here in Singapore 🇸🇬 seaheathealthforum.com The IFRC is participating together with our teams from Philippine Red Cross Myanmar Red Cross Indonesian Red Cross Singapore Red Cross Australian Red Cross American Red Cross Croix-Rouge fr

Globally the additional societal costs of mental disorders due to #climatechange and air pollution are estimated to be US$537 billion in 2050. For each 1°C temperature increase, there is 1% increase in no of suicide, once the threshold is passed. #MentalHealthMatters

Last night, our team conducted an assessment and provided psychosocial support in #Mandalay. Listening to the voices of #earthquake #affected communities leads to the right support. Ensuring their well-being remains our priority.

In this CNA report, Dr. Eliza Cheung from IFRC’s Mental Health & Psychosocial Support team in Hong Kong explains why mental health support is critical after the #WangFukCourt fire. Watch the full interview here: channelnewsasia.com/watch/hong-kon… #HongKong #MHPSS