Request for Proposal For Enhancing Mental Health And Psychosocial Support For Youth

Request for proposals are invited for Enhancing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for youth in the West Bank Hostilities in Gaza that started on 7 October 2023, and the intensification of violence in the West Bank including East Jerusalem, have had significant impacts on access to all levels of education and learning in Palestine from basic to higher education, severely impacting the well-being of students and teachers. Recognizing the critical need to address the psychological well-being of affected individuals, particularly in emergency, the MoEHE has incorporated mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) into their emergency response plans for 2024. The UNs Flash Appeal for Palestine highlights that mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS) support is identified as a priority need within the education sector, given the significant impact of conflict exposure on children, teacher, caregivers and the whole community in both West Bank and Gaza. In this context, UNESCO Ramallah will support the mental health and well-being of at least 45 youth of post-secondary school age (20-24) who are currently 4th year psychology and social work students across the West Bank and enhance their capacities to deliver tailored peer -to-peer MHPSS services themselves and equip them with self-help guidance to support 30 peers each. Immediate objectives: Provide MHPSS services and training for 45 youth who are currently 4th year psychology and social work students across the West Bank. Provide coaching for trained students who will deliver tailored peer-to-peer MHPSS services for around 1350 youth. Provide transportation, meals and refreshments for participants during activities implementation. Conduct an assessment of the MHPSS services provided. Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders