An Intersectoral Approach to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Conflict and violence around the globe have left about 47.2 million children displaced, 15 million of which are refugees. Of those 15 million children, 40% are out of school. The effects of displacement can be severe and far-reaching, impacting children’s mental and physical health as well as cognitive development, with significant follow-on effects on learning outcomes.

Prioritize the Mental Health of Refugees

The number of people forced from their homes due to persecution, conflict, and violence has now reached an…

From Policy to Practice: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in Emergency Settings

Adults are nearly three times more likely to develop mental health conditions in conflict settings, with 22% likely to…

MEMBERS ONLY: Bridging the Gap from Policy to Practice on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in Emergency Settings

60+ NGOs Urge Congress to Support Supplemental Humanitarian Assistance

While not endorsing the bill in its entirety, we appreciate the bipartisan recognition that supplemental humanitarian assistance is necessary and prudent, and we urge all members of Congress to support this funding to address humanitarian needs.

75 NGOs Urge Congress to Fund Humanitarian & Food Assistance Programs in Next Supplemental

InterAction—the largest alliance of U.S.-based NGOs dedicated to implementing and advocating for U.S. humanitarian, health, development, and democracy programs—and its…

55+ NGOs Call on Congress to Provide Supplemental International Assistance

The following letter was sent to the appropriations committees in the House and Senate. — Dear Chairwoman Granger, Chairwoman Murray,…

Fostering a Healthy Organizational Culture: Resources for Humanitarian and Development Organizations

Over the past few years, humanitarian and development organizations have started developing policies to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment…

Mindful Spending: Incorporating Psychological Health Into Foreign Aid

It is a well-known fact that war has disparate psychological effects on all those involved—from refugees to soldiers to the…

Fundamentals for U.S. Development and Humanitarian Assistance

With election day just a few weeks away, InterAction has issued a set of fundamentals for U.S. development and humanitarian…