Who we are
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HealthNet TPO is an international non-profit organisation that helps people and communities recover from the effects of war and crisis.We work closely with local communities, health workers, and governments to make health services stronger, support people’s mental health, and protect vulnerable groups. Our goal is to support communities to become stronger and more resilient.
Today, we are active in Afghanistan, Burundi, Colombia, and South Sudan — reaching 6 million people in 2024 alone. Conflict and crisis can damage health systems and deeply affect people’s mental and psychosocial wellbeing. As one of the first organisations to advocate for integrating mental health support into post-conflict health systems, our experience shows that psychosocial support is essential to rebuilding communities.
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We operate across the humanitarian–development–peace nexus, ensuring that our work responds to immediate needs while also building sustainable systems and strengthening community resilience. We are equally committed to localisation — working with national staff who collaborate closely with governments, local actors, institutions, and communities to lead the path toward long-term recovery.
Through this approach, we combine emergency response with long-term impact. By supporting local leadership and promoting culturally relevant care, we help create lasting systems that communities can rely on. Together, we strive for a future where everyone has access to the care and support they need — when and where they need it most.
Our mission
Our mission is to support and strengthen communities affected by conflict or disaster so they may regain control of their own health and wellbeing.
Our vision
We envision a world in which people living in fragile and conflict settings actively rebuild their lives, health and wellbeing. We believe even the most vulnerable people have the inner strength to (re)build a better future for themselves and those around them.
Our values
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Integrity
We conduct our work in an honest, transparent and ethical manner. We are open and communicate in an accessible way to reach our stakeholders.
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Passionate
We are motivated and enthusiastic to achieve our mission. We have team-spirit and are able to express our common vision, share experiences and success.
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Evidence-based
We take a scientific, research-based approach. We strive for the best, embrace innovation, and adapt to context. We work accurately, consistently, and share what we learn.
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Professional
We have the required expertise, able to express our limitations, show respect to our colleagues and external stakeholders, and act according to the HealthNet TPO standards and procedures.
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People-centered
We treat each individual as a person with respect and dignity, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age or any other distinctive feature. We give agency to people and support them to improve their own lives.
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Outspoken
We are assertive and express our authentic opinion, criticising ourselves and our colleagues constructively, aiming at the constant improvement of ourselves, our practices, and the ones of our partners.
