📍 Northern Rural Khartoum – Sudan

Conclusion of Psychological First Aid Training

Yesterday, the second training workshop on Psychological First Aid (PFA) was successfully completed for health volunteers in Sheikh Al-Tayeb and Al-Amriya centers.

Training Overview

The workshop lasted three days and targeted 10 volunteers, one health promoter, and two psychologists.
During the sessions, participants learned how to provide psychological first aid for both adults and children.

In addition, the training covered referral systems and practical methods for delivering community-based mental health support.

Implementation and Supervision

The sessions were held at Sheikh Abdel Latif Mosque Center in North Rural.
They were conducted under the supervision of the Mental Health Department at the Ministry of Health.

Moreover, Dr. Nahid Bandar led the training with support from facilitators and coordinators.
Representatives from IRC and CAFA also attended, which strengthened coordination and collaboration.

Strengthening Community Mental Health

Through this initiative, participants are now better prepared to support their communities.
As a result, access to mental health services is expected to improve.

Together, we continue to strengthen mental health and resilience in our communities 🌙💪