Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI)

Progetto concluso

The Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) supports policy development and provides technical support for the improvement of psychosocial wellbeing and mental wellness of children and young people to mitigate the negative impact of HIV and AIDS, poverty, and other vulnerabilities. It provides technical assistance to governments and non-governmental organizations to integrate and implement psychosocial support into social services, health and education in East and southern Africa.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Mozambico
Comunità di sviluppo dell'Africa meridionale (SADC)
Zimbabwe
Sanità
Istruzione
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Malattie sessualmente trasmissibili, HIV/AIDS inclusi
Salute e diritti riproduttivi
Politica dell'istruzione
Salute mentale & benessere
01.01.2016 - 30.06.2021
CHF  7’602’000
Contesto

Since 2001, new HIV infections are declining in the East and southern African region (ESA)1 and AIDS related mortality has been declining since the increase in Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) provision. But the good story has not been realised for children and adolescents. For adolescents who know their HIV status and who can access treatment, challenges such as disclosure, stigma and discrimination and adherence to treatment continue. AIDS-related deaths have increased among children and adolescents 10 to 19 years. In addition, deepening poverty, food insecurity, high unemployment and increasing burden of disease has compromised the support systems provided by families and communities. Psychosocial support is therefore critical to addressing the barriers to HIV treatment and prevention among children youth and families and for improving self-esteem. It is also seen as key in enhancing health and education outcomes.

Obiettivi

To improve the psychosocial and mental wellbeing of vulnerable girls, boys, and young people. Through the integration of psychosocial support into policies and programs, improved outcomes will be realised in HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care as well as the protection programs for girls, boys and young people.

Gruppi target

Beneficiaries

  • Boys and girls and young people (age group =?)
  • Their families, and communties

Target groups

  • Teachers, care givers, community workers
  • National NGO networks at national and regionallevels
  • SADC member states
Effetti a medio termine
  • Increased capacity of partners to implement psychosocial support through specific projects, based on the context of each country.
  • Psychosocial support is integrated into regional and national programmes and policies of social services, health and education and reaches approximately 2 million children and young people.
  • Psychosocial support knowledge is generated through research and informs advocacy and programme delivery.
  • The African Psychosocial Support Institute is established.
  • REPSSI is restructured and effective to achieveits mission and resources are diversified.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

  • Appx 1 million children can access annually psychosocial support through health, social services and education programs.
  • 6 southern African countries have National Plans of Action (NPA) for children that include PSS with budgets.
  • Academic institutions in 74 countries will partner with REPSSI to deliver the CBWCY Certificate Program.
  • OVCY Policy, Practice and Budget Analysis of ministries conducted in 6 countries.
  • About 6000 students will graduate of the Community Based Work with Children and Youth Certificate Program.
  • 3'750 social services, health and education professionals, para-professionals and volunteers will be trained through REPSSl short courses.


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

  • Psychosocial support is integrated within the policies and programmes in Education (2countries), Health (2 countries) and Social Services (6 countries) in ESA.
  • About 7’500 community care workers and 125 civil society partner organisations were trained and empowered to provide PSS to about 2 million children per annum.
  • In 2012, the Ministers of Children and Youth of the SADC region adopted the Psychosocial Support Framework to guide the implementation of PSS in the region. At least 6 countries have begun implementing the framework through national policies and programmes.
  • The Community Based Work with Children and Youth Certificate Programme was developed by REPSSI. It is now delivered in partnership with academic institutions in 73 countries, with 3000 graduates in 12 countries of ESA.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Cooperazione allo sviluppo
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
ONG internazionale o straniera
Economia privata
  • Settore privato straniero Sud/Est


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori
  • Ministries and government departments in 12 countries of the region where REPSSI is active.
  • Media in Education Trust Africa, (MiETA) and other non-governmental organisations
  • UNICEF, UNFPA
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    7’602’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    7’095’986
Fasi del progetto

Fase 5 01.01.2016 - 30.06.2021   (Completed)

Fase 4 01.05.2012 - 31.12.2015   (Completed)