Lasting terror makes recovery hazardous
29/01/2010 | 08:28 PM
Crowds in Haiti stampede out of buildings at the hint of a tremor; [...]
Save the Children Denmark is seeking to identify a number of psychosocial experts
29/01/2010 | 08:14 PM
Save the Children Denmark is seeking to identify a number of humanitarian psychosocial experts. [...]
Brief Mental Health Guidelines for Assisting Those Affected by the Earthquake in Haiti
22/01/2010 | 09:31 PM
International Medical Corps has shared brief Mental Health Guidelines for assisting those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. [...]

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Mission

Inform

Better communication and information improves effectiveness of relief workers as well as their emotional protection. Access our toolbox with different themes touching on how to work with victims of conflicts and natural disasters, but also on field staff self-care in hostile environments. More…

Train

The CHP’s training spirit is to address the needs of grass root relief workers, basing ourselves on the latest research in the field of Humanitarian Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in emergencies. More…

Support

No human being can do the work of relief workers without support from their peers and their organization. The CHP offers coaching services which may help organisations as well as individuals manage extreme levels of stress or critical incidents. More…

GUINEA: Medical supplies, humanitarian flight blocked after clashes 09/02/2010
Source: IRIN Tensions following clashes in N'kérékoré, southeastern Guinea, are hampering the movement of some humanitarian workers and supplies, according to the UN. […]
Suntech looking to triple US sales, add dealers 09/02/2010
Source: Reuters * Suntech aims for U.S. market share of 20 pct * Seeing good demand for its products across the globe * Expects polysilicon prices to fall to as low as $35/kg (Adds comments on polysilicon prices ... […]
FACTBOX-Republican U.S. healthcare reform proposals 09/02/2010
Source: Reuters Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has asked Republicans to bring their best ideas on healthcare reform to a televised bipartisan meeting later this month that Democrats hope will help ... […]