@mhpsshub
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub supports the RCRC Movement by providing mental health, psychosocial support, and capacity-building initiatives. Website: https://mhpsshub.org/
π£ @ifrc.org World Disasters Report 2026 is outβΌοΈ
2020 to 2024, #disasters:
β‘οΈ affected almost 700 million people
β‘οΈ Caused +105 million displacements
β‘οΈ Claimed +270,000 lives
@mhpsshub.bsky.social contribution 'Online racism and #mentalhealth after disasters' pg 49 π www.ifrc.org/document/wor...
"Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. The scale of major military operations flaring across the Middle East risks embroiling the region β and beyond β into another large-scale armed conflict that will overwhelm any humanitarian response. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost. Civilians are already suffering the consequences of war. All parties to armed conflict have an obligation to uphold the rules of war, which are unequivocal. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be spared from hostilities. Schools must remain sanctuaries for learning where children can feel safe and protected from attacks, and hospitals must remain sanctuaries for saving lives. Medical personnel and first responders, such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, must be protected in all circumstances and be able to carry out their work safely. All parties must allow and facilitate safe and unrestricted access for impartial humanitarian assistance to reach those in need."
"Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost."
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president: ms.spr.ly/63329QdvPP
The IFRC is following closely and is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Our statement: bit.ly/4cld3YF
When cities are bombed, shelled, hit by airstrikes, rockets, or artillery fire, itβs the civilians who suffer. When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians.
When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians.
Homes without families.
Schools without students.
Patients without medicines.
Hospitals without electricity.
Neighborhoods without people.
Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.
π¨οΈColleagues in the Red Vest β this goes out to you
The Heartbeat of Humanity is your heartbeat too..!
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π When volunteers step up locally, change travels globally.
In this episode of the Red Vest Podcast ποΈ, we journey from Switzerland to Venezuela and Myanmar to explore how volunteering creates opportunities, builds resilience, and sparks change, even in the toughest contexts β€οΈ
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Families in Gaza are skipping meals so their children can eat.
This Ramadan, IFRC's Islamic Philanthropy campaign is raising funds to support the people of Gaza through Palestine Red Crescent Society.
Your Zakat or Sadaqah can make a real difference.
Donate today: bit.ly/4b9oykP
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It contains 12 original illustrations & 12 well-being exercises for each month of 2026.
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π¨οΈ As conflict enters fifth year, humanitarian needs in #Ukraine intensify amid deepening energy crisis and funding shortfall
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π’ #Vacancy: Team Lead - Support
The @mhpsshub.bsky.social is looking for a Team Lead β Support to take on a key management role within our organisation.
β‘οΈ Deadline: 11 March 2026
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π§PODCAST: Crises, migration et santΓ© mentale et soutien psychosocial β Coordination et rΓ΄le clΓ© de la Croix-Rouge NigΓ©rienne et de ses partenaires
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Millions of people rely on essential services such as water, electricity and heating during winter in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Where communities need help the most, our teams are there, seeking to help people get through the cold season. Learn more in our operational update: https://www.icrc.org/en/article/operational-update-assisting-communities-winter-russia-ukraine-international-armed-conflict
Ukraine | βYou donβt enjoy life, you walk all huddled up, your mind doesnβt function properly", says Iryna, Deputy Director of a heating company in Chernihiv Region.
When the power goes out in winter, how do people cope?: ms.spr.ly/63321QH2QS
We express our deep respect and support for the Iranian Red Crescent Society and honour the memory of a colleague who has tragically lost his life while serving others.
The IFRC is deeply concerned about the consequences of the ongoing unrest on the people of Iran. bit.ly/4jGUa3S
Climate anxiety? We hear you. Check out advice from our mental health experts on how you can help your children cope with worries about climate change.
https://unicef.link/4lERJP2
The strikes' impact on civiliansβ daily lives is unacceptable. Extreme cold makes it critical that people can keep warm. Millions have no hot water, heating or way to prepare a hot meal. This is the most difficult winter many civilians have experienced since the escalation of the armed conflict. Strikes on the electricity grid have a devasting impact on the availability of essential services like water, especially in cities. The cumulative effect is psychologically exhausting - and life threatening for the most vulnerable amongst the population. Attacks causing disproportionate harm to civilians, including by depriving their access to essential services such as electricity and heating that are essential for survival right now, are prohibited," said Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia.
Recent strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have left millions of people with little or no electricity, water, and heating amid freezing temperatures in Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Belgorod & other areas.
Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia, shares more.
π§ PODCAST: Sports with Social Impact: Girl Power πͺ β½ π
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We interviewed Khalida Popal, an award-winning Afghan football pioneer & activist & founder of the Girl Power organisation about the potential of sports in supporting inclusion & #mentalhealth.
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π£Building Sustainable MHPSS Practices: Guidance for National Societies
This guidance is intended to help Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) National Societies in building long-term #MentalHealth and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming
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Today is International #MigrantsDay.
No human being is illegal. Saving lives is a humanitarian imperative, on sea, land, and everywhere in between.
Every day, the IFRC network teams are working hard to reach the last mile & ensure the safety of everyone.
No Christmas card β just a rhymeβ¦
Seasonal greetings to you our Movement peer
We share the humanitarian principles you adhere
Thanks for your dedication to the cause
Hope you will find a minute to pause
Thinking back over the year that is ending
A mental break is what we are recommending
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βEven wars have limits - sadly a much needed reminder from @icrc.org
π’Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 6: AI and chatbots
π€ Too far, too fast β
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β€οΈ Regional training for Francophone Africa in Burkina Faso
π The regional training was joined by 24 MHPSS colleagues from RCRC Movement components, National Societies & key-humanitarian actors. It was hosted by Croix-Rouge Burkina Faso & co-facilitated by the MHPSS Hub.
π¨οΈ"The Red Cross was the first actor to offer mental health support in Ukrainian which was of course vital in terms of establishing a safe-space of trust and understanding," Sharon Commins, Irish Red Cross β€οΈ
π’Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode episode 5: EASE
π€ What matters to young people? #Climate, jobs, and #mentalhealthβ
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π¨οΈ"to rebuild societies after a crisis, we need to ensure that people get the MHPSS they need. Investing in mental health is also an investment in capital, as untreated mental health conditions impose significant costs on healthcare systems, societies, & families...
Omar Salih Rasheed, @icrc.org
π’Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 4: Thinking Healthy
π€ Tackling the complex issue of perinatal mental health β
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π¨οΈ"Japan is prone to disasters, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is one of our key pillar interventions among the Japanese Red Cross Society's (JRCS) emergency response," Reo Morimitsu.
π¨οΈ The Cyprus Red Cross Society was part of the emergency response after the wildfires over the summer providing relief items as well as psychosocial support activities including the establishment of safe spaces for children trying to uphold a sense of normalcy amid the destruction", Polina Savva β€οΈ
