Karari Locality – Khartoum State, Sudan

Project Overview

CAFA  Development Organization , in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and the Humanitarian Aid Commission, and with funding from International Relief Organization, Emergency response Sudan is implementing a project to restore the lives of war-affected families and communities in Sudan.

Specifically, the project targets communities in Al-Thawra (Block 15) and Eskan 102 through an integrated emergency response program.

Training and Awareness Activities

As part of the intervention, a training workshop was conducted for parents on educational and parenting skills.

The session included key topics such as:

• Introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) and its importance
• Who needs PFA and when it should be provided
• Core principles of Psychological First Aid
• How to provide support responsibly
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Child Protection and GBV Awareness

In addition, the sessions addressed child protection (CP) and gender-based violence (GBV).

Participants learned about:

• Violations of child rights
• Risks related to gender-based violence
• The importance of protecting vulnerable groups

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Furthermore, the training covered essential aspects of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).

This included:

• Recognizing signs of distress (emotional, mental, physical, and behavioral)
• Identifying individuals who need immediate support
• Encouraging people to seek help when needed

Moreover, participants were introduced to the principles of PFA: Look, Listen, and Link.

Practical Tools and Community Support

Additionally, the session provided guidance on:

• Safe and appropriate ways to offer psychological support
• What actions to take and what to avoid during support
• Available services and referral pathways for CP, GBV, and MHPSS

To enhance engagement, relaxation techniques were introduced, including:

• Muscle relaxation exercises
• Tapping exercises before, during, and after sessions

These techniques help reduce stress, especially since discussing sensitive topics can be uncomfortable.