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Psychological First Aid in support of children affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

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Psychological First Aid in support of children affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

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Organization: The Geneva Learning Foundation

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Closing Date: 2024-10-30

Are you involved in supporting children affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine?

We want to support you!

Funded by the EU4Health programme of the EuropeanCommission, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and The Geneva Learning Foundation are offering an online peer-learning programme in Psychological First Aid (PFA) for children tailored for health, education, and social work professionals working across Europe.

3 top reasons to apply:
1. Learn by sharing experience.
2. Get fresh ideas to help you better support children.
3. Earn certification to validate your experience.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.learning.foundation/ukraine

How to register

Who should apply?

  1. Are you directly involved in supporting the mental health needs of children affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine?
  2. Are you interested in learning by sharing experience how to better support children affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine?

If you answered “Yes” to both of these questions, we encourage you to apply.

Key dates

  • The first peer learning cohorts in both English and Ukrainian took place in July 2024.
  • Applications for the 4-19 November 2024 cohort in Ukrainian will be accepted until 30 October 2024. Please see: https://www.learning.foundation/ukraine-uk
  • The next cohort in English will take place in late November 2024, over two weeks. Application deadline is 30 October 2024. Application must be completed through https://www.learning.foundation/ukraine, and exact dates will be communicated to selected applicants.

How will you learn?

  • Facilitation by learning specialists, with feedback from both peers and experts.
  • Most learning activities can be completed offline.
  • Participation will require use of digital platforms, including email, Telegram, Zoom, and web.
  • Participants need to have access to a reliable Internet connection for live sessions, to connect with other learners, to submit assignments, and for peer review.

What you need to know

  • Certification: Participants can earn certification from TGLF and IFRC.
  • Languages: English and Ukrainian as main languages, with option for groups in other languages.
  • Cost and travel for participants: no cost, no travel.
  • Learning resources: IFRC Psychosocial Centre and Red Cross reference material will be used and complemented by other validated resources, as well as participant experiences.
  • Relevance for diverse practitioners: All practitioners in contact with affected children may need to respond to psychological support needs. Peer learning is also relevant if you are very experienced.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.learning.foundation/ukraine

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