Angela Jansen

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

Who said digital literacy has an age limit?
Our facilitators proved that learning never retires, successfully transitioning from paper based to digital reporting.

@NLinRwanda @icbs_connect

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

“After prison, it was hard to face people whose families I harmed. In Mvura Nkuvure, I met a Genocide survivor I had hurt. At first we couldn’t make eye contact, but because of Mvura Nkuvure, I asked for forgiveness, she forgave me, and now we hug and live in peace.”

[Netherlands Embassy in Kigali @NLinRwanda]

Today we joined @icbs_connect in Rwanda for a Community-Based Sociotherapy training. 30​ trainers from 8 countries are being accredited,ensuring quality & consistency in healing work for societies affected by conflict. #Sociotherapy
#MvuraNkuvure #ICBS

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Insightful presentation of the draft @_AfricanUnion Mental Health & PsychoSocial Support (#AUMHPSS) Guidelines in #PCRD settings!

The new #AUMHPSS Guideline in PCRD settings is built on core African principles:
🤝 African Leadership
🏘️ National & Local Ownership
🌐 Multisectoral, Multi-displinary, multi-layered Approach
⚖️ Human Rights Centered
💪 Capacity building for sustained MHPSS provision
📖 Accountability

This comprehensive framework also covers pre-conflict, active conflict, and post-conflict phases, ensuring a holistic approach to healing and resilience building across Africa.

#Peacebuilding #TheAfricaWeWant
#Agenda2063 #AU
@REPSSI

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

🚨 LIVE FROM KIGALI 🇷🇼 🚨

The Validation Workshop on the @_Africanunion Guidelines on provision of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (#MHPSS) to persons in Conflict and Post-conflict situations, has OFFICIALLY begun today, 15 Sep 2025.

A key step towards integrating mental health into the heart of Africa's peacebuilding & post-conflict recovery.

#Agenda2063 #MentalHealth

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

@icbs_connect joined @CBS__Rwanda, @EByumba and @NLinRwanda for a week-long bilateral meeting with @TpoUg under the #CONNECTProject, for strengthening cross-border learning & advancing CBS, #MHPSS & #peacebuilding in the Great Lakes Region.

#Sociotherapy

[cpsar_rwanda @cpsarwanda]

Yesterday on 09th May 2025, CPSAR had joined CBS & ICBS in celebratory of CBS' sociotherapy groups graduation. graduates had reflcted to importances sociotherapy on mental health of students and requested CBS to increase number of groups in UR-HUYE Campus.

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

What #Sociotherapy brings to communities is more than healing, it’s total transformation. From emotional restoration to economic growth, it’s hope in action.
#MvuraNkuvure #CBS #MHPSS #PB #CommunityHealing #Sociotherapy
@NLinRwanda @TpoUg @EByumba

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

How can #MentalHealth & #Peacebuilding reinforce each other in healing communities torn by conflict?

At #SIPRIForum2025, @icbs_connect joins global experts to share how community-based sociotherapy helps rebuild trust, resilience, and hope.
#MHPSS #Peace #Connect

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Exciting future for healthcare in Rwanda!
ICBS attending the Health Research and Policy Conference: "Advancing Research for a Healthy Rwanda." Bringing together Policymakers, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
#Research4Rwanda2024

@Angela__Jansen
@JaphetNIYONSEN2

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

@CBS__Rwanda successfuly launched the training of Sociotherapy facilitators as part of the CONNECT project in 5 districts! The three week-training aims to empower facilitators in integrated mental health and psychosocial support and peacebuilding approaches.

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Join @MBwesige an expert in Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for a transformative webinar "Let's Talk Life - Understanding Suicide and Promoting Mental Wellness". Register now at [email protected] for February 29th.
Break the stigma, prioritize mental health!

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

A delegation from the European Union visited the Bumbogo and Rutunga sectors, where they had the opportunity to observe the transformative effects of the "Heal Me, I Heal You" program, known locally as #MvuraNkuvure, facilitated by @CBS__Rwanda.

[EAR DIOCESE OF BYUMBA @EByumba]

Witnessed incredible solidarity as students at G.S. Bushanguhe came together in group discussions, brainstorming ways to support each other's mental well-being. From lending an ear to spreading kindness, their collective efforts are shaping a brighter, more compassionate future.

[EAR DIOCESE OF BYUMBA @EByumba]

Today, EAR/D-Byumba commenced the district leaders and stakeholders launching meeting for the upcoming project, at @GatsiboDistrict "Connect for Peace." It aims to contribute to peace in communities through community-based Sociotherapy/Mvura Nkuvure Approach. @Unity_MemoryRw@CBS

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

Africa’s leaders!!!!!
Something is OBVIOUSLY wrong!

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

#HappeningNow in #CBSConference2022,
Licia Sky is leading a Body Work Session: Befriending your inner experience. Licia Sky is a co-founder and the CEO of the @TRFcommunity

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

#CBSConference2022 is not only a platform whereby MHPSS and #Peace actors are exchanging experience and knowledge, but also the conference participants can interact with sociotherapy group members who started social economic activities.

#MvuraNkuvure
#MentalHealthMatters

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

#HappeningNow
The afternoon session of the #CBSConference2022 Day One, was graced by the presence of Dr. Jean Pierre Ndagijimana and his inspiring presentation.

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

#CBSConference2022 was organized in close collaboration with partners with funding support @NLinRwanda. During this event a particular attention will be put on the outcomes of #MvuraNkuvure: Intergenerational healing and community
reconciliation for sustainable peace”