**World Mental Health Day | Awareness and Support for Stronger Communities**

Second Al-Hara Center – Omdurman Locality

18 October 2026

CAFA Development Organization conducted a community awareness activity to mark World Mental Health Day, highlighting the importance of mental health and its role in the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, particularly amid the humanitarian, psychological, and social challenges associated with conflict and displacement.

The activity emphasized the importance of expressing emotions, seeking support when needed, strengthening mental health and psychosocial support, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. It also encouraged greater empathy, understanding, and solidarity towards people experiencing psychological distress.

Through this initiative, CAFA reaffirms its commitment to raising mental health awareness, supporting communities affected by crises, and contributing to a more informed, compassionate, and resilient society.