SAPI’s integrated approach

Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)

A holistic view of the child for their well-being, safety and development.

Role of the pillar: stabilisation and recovery

Provides the emotional stability needed for learning and social reintegration.

Every child who is protected, listened to and educated is a future for peace.

Our action

Stabilise, listen and support

Attentive psychosocial support contributes to the child’s well-being and recovery.

Build resilience

Strengthen the psychological resilience of children affected by trauma.

Support

Provide individual and community psychosocial support.

Create safe spaces

Set up safe spaces for listening and comfort.

Train practitioners

Train community and education workers to detect psychosocial distress early and respond to it.

Our guiding principles

An integrated, child-centred approach

A comprehensive, coherent and lasting response to the needs of children affected by crises, combining immediate assistance, ongoing protection and long-term development.

Child-centred

Continuity of services

Community participation

Working with families, schools and local structures

Integrated approach

The three pillars are interconnected

Mental health, protection and education reinforce each other to support the child over time.