Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 2: Addressing mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters and other emergencies (33IC/19/R2) – Armenian Red Cross Society

Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

The commitments are incorporated into:
Strategy
Policy
Operational plan

At the International, Regional, National, Local level

Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

Type of Impact:
Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened
Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient
Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced
Increase in mobilization of resources
Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies)

Details about the impact:

As a humanitarian organization auxiliary to the Government of Armenia, the ARCS has supported approximately more than 80 000 individuals, through Psychological First Aid and other psychosocial interventions.  This includes populations affected by conflict (such as refugees, asylum seekers, and those related to Nagorno Karabakh displacement), populations affected by hailstorms, and community volunteers who were frontline responders. The ARCS has successfully provided necessary mental health and psychosocial support to these communities, significantly improving their resilience and overall well-being.

Through dedicated efforts and strategic collaborations, the ARCS has effectively integrated and implemented the commitments contained in the MHPSS resolution. This has resulted in enhanced capacity building, improved well-being for staff and volunteers, and substantial positive impacts on the communities served. The ARCS remains committed to continuously improving and expanding its MHPSS initiatives to meet the evolving needs of the population.

Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

Attached Files:

MHPSS-resolution-progress-report.docx