“Through our work in mental health and psychosocial support, we offer safe spaces where people feel they are being cared for with empathy, surrounded by people who understand them without judging them, who are present and share their pain until they are strong enough to move forward as before”.
– Arnaud, psychosocial health workers in Burundi
“Through play sessions and the advice of the group, I was able to reconnect with my children. I feel better prepared now. I can manage my own stress, and I understand that my mental health affects them too.”
– Maya, mother of three, MPOX patient, Burundi
“At HealthNet TPO, we believe mental health care is a necessity. When it is rooted in trust, empathy, and cultural understanding it helps individuals, families, and communities heal and grow stronger.”
– Hans Grootendorst, Managing Director
6M
people received healthcare through our health facilities.
141,000
people received mental health and psychosocial services.
33,000
children were treated for severe malnutrition.
15,000
survivors of SGBV supported by qualified healthcare professionals.
HealthNet TPO’s mission is to support and strengthen communities affected by conflict or disaster, enabling them to regain control of their health and wellbeing.
Explore how we collaborate with communities to create lasting change. Visit our project page to learn more about our initiatives and their positive impact.
The training received from HealthNet TPO in psychological first aid helps us support someone in a difficult moment. We can be there, know what to do, and provide the help the person needs.— Ana Felisa Romero Quevedo, Volunteer Leader of the Fire Department Administrative Unit in La Macarena, Colombia
This story from Burundi is the first in a series of four campaigns we will share throughout the year, showing that mental health support is not one-size-fits-all. It is shaped by context, by community, and by the real challenges people face every day. Stay tuned as we share more throughout the year!
HealthNet TPO condemns in the strongest terms the recent attack that killed 15 medical workers from the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Gaza.
