Karangwa Diogene

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

“What I once thought impossible has become possible because of sociotherapy.”

We’re sharing “Stories and Letters to the Next Generation” a booklet born from autobiographical writing workshops with CBS staff in Rwanda & DRC.
Read here: https://t.co/HcB8BT4CBb

[Dady de Maximo Mwicira-Mitali 🇷🇼 🏳 @DadydeMaximo]

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[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

What if MHPSS & peacebuilding integration started from lived experience, not imported frameworks?

Read the full conversation with Ali Bitenga An Anthropology PhD candidate, researching lived experience in conflict-affected Great Lakes communities: https://t.co/LCQBvEgynK

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

In Burundi, small relational shifts are leading to deep change.
Through Community-Based Sociotherapy with @tharsasbl and #MIPAREC, participants report reduced anger, restored relationships, and renewed confidence.

Read more: https://t.co/dr5hCrOWK5

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

“While my life and health didn’t change overnight, my perspective did.”

This story traces a student’s journey from isolation and fear to confidence and renewed commitment to his studies through Sociotherapy.

Read the full story on our website: https://t.co/tPclwPnjJX

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Sociotherapy demonstrates that when people are supported psychosocially within their communities, meaningful and sustainable change becomes possible.

#MHPSS #CommunityHealing #PeacebuildingInAction #SocialTransformation #HealingAndChange #MvuraNkuvure

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Without addressing unhealed pain, peace remains fragile.
Psychosocial support creates space for people to speak, listen, reconnect, and rebuild trust.
@NLinRwanda
#Peacebuilding
#PsychosocialSupport
#CommunityBasedSociotherapy
#Healing
#Trust
#CommunityStrength

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

#PeaceStartsWithPeople #ConflictPrevention #CommunityStrength

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Violence often begins with unhealed pain.
Healing changes how people respond, relate, and resolve conflict.
When communities heal, trust grows.
When trust grows, conflict loses its power.

#MHPSS #PeaceBuilding

[Karangwa Diogene @KDiogene]

Mwakoze cyane ku nama nziza Nyakubahwa @PaulKagame ku nama nziza ku mitangire ya serivise. Gusa ikibazo kiri muri transfer z'ubutaka @Lands_Rwanda bikwiye gukemurwa @Dr_JimmyGasore kuko bidindiza iterambere @PrimatureRwanda .

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

As the @WHO Representative in Rwanda said:
“Culturally sensitive care and community-based mental health services can help prevent severe mental health issues.”
Community-based approaches like #Sociotherapy help break stigma, restore connection, and foster healing.

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Today, @icbs_connect joined the @RwandaHealth in Mahama Refugee Camp, @KireheDistrict, to mark #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Conflicts destroy not only homes but also psychosocial well-being, disconnecting people, families, and communities.
#MentalHealthMatters #RefugeeWellbeing

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

Today at #PeaceConnect Nairobi, we take the conversation deeper.
Our masterclass, presented by our General Lead @KDiogene explores how mental health and peacebuilding are deeply interdependent, because healing minds builds lasting peace.

#PeaceConnect2025 #MHPSS #Peacebuilding

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

“Different forms of violence taking place in different corners of the world are causing global pain, anger, hopelessness, and other negative sentiments. Yesterday we called for Global Empathy, and I also call now for Community Empathy.” - @KDiogene General Lead at @icbs_connect

[EAR DIOCESE OF BYUMBA @EByumba]

🚨Kubona service ku ubuzima bwo mu mutwe ni uburenganzira, si amahirwe🚨

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

We’re heading to Nairobi!

From October 13–17, @icbs_connect will join #peacebuilders from the Global South.
Our General Lead, @KDiogene, will present a masterclass:

“From the Ground Up: Integrating MHPSS and Peacebuilding”

@peacedirect
#PeaceConnect #MHPSS #Peacebuilding

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

True peace begins within us, grows in our families and communities, and extends to the world when we choose kindness, forgiveness, and understanding.

@NLinRwanda @TpoUg @CBS__Rwanda @tharsasbl @UN @AUC_PAPS

#ActNowForPeace #PeaceStartsWithUs

[Institute for Community Based Sociotherapy @icbs_connect]

The first CBS Accreditation Training marked a historic step for the sociotherapy community.

#34trainers, #8countries represented.

It’s about safeguarding CBS standards, strengthening partnerships & building lasting impact in #MHPSS & #Peacebuilding

@NLinRwanda

[Sociotherapy Rwanda @CBS__Rwanda]

Today, CBS Rwanda had the honor of accompanying the team from Burundi @tharsasbl, who are implementing CBS in their country, on a visit to the @Kigali_Memorial.

Alongside the ED of #CBSRwanda, the delegation took time to learn and reflect on Rwanda’s history.

#mvurankuvure

[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