The program goal is to enhance the integration of mhpss in emergency preparedness and disaster risk management and to strength the capacity of humanitarian organizations to implement evidence-based…

This $865,198 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program (CFDA 98.001) aims to enhance the integration of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in emergency preparedness and disaster risk management. The grant supports the World Health Organization (WHO) in strengthening the capacity of humanitarian organizations to implement evidence-based psychological interventions, such as the Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) program. The project's goal is to build the capacity of humanitarian partners to deliver MHPSS services more effectively in emergency and disaster response settings. The award has an initial performance period from January 21, 2025 to July 20, 2026.

The program goal is to enhance the integration of mhpss in emergency preparedness and disaster risk management and to strength the capacity of humanitarian organizations to implement evidence-based psychological interventions such as early adolescent skills for emotions (ease).