REPSSI Botswana

REPSSI (Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative) is a regional non-profit organization delivering mental health and psychosocial support programs in ESA region

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

#mentalhealth

[UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture @unescoROSA]

Join us on #InternationalDayAgainstViolenceandBullyingatSchool for a #VirtualDebate by students from East & Southern Africa as we cultivate a positive culture in schools.

“Promoting #mentalhealth: Building safe & supportive environments”

#Date: 2 Nov 2023
#Time: 10am - 1pm

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

"National MHPSS Forum, a brilliant initiative bringing together a cross section of the society on equal footing, from program implementers to Leadership, inclusion of service users young and old. It resonated well with the quest to shift from the institutions to the community".

[WHO Botswana @WHOBotswana]

1⃣0⃣ October is #WorldMentalHealthDay

Good mental health is an integral part of our health & wellbeing.

This year, we are uniting behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to raise awareness & protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right.

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

"In cases of rape or sexual assault which are reported even though the rape never actually happened, the law says as a complainant you will be charged. There is a 3year imprisonment charge". says Her Worship Ms G. Mooketsi, Chief Magistrate #Francistown #MentalHealthInContext

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

"The children's discussions really opened our eyes as parents, as uncles. They called out for #signlanguage to be learned by everybody. That is very important. We are unable to provide service adequately now because we lack that knowledge" says Ontebetse of #COFC Fire Dept.

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

Entertainment@MHPSSForum2023BW

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

National Mental Health & Psycho Social Support Forum 2023 in pictures. Special Session for Children and Youth in #Francistown #Botswana. #REPSSI #MentalHealthAwareness #ChildrenSpeak

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

Speeches, group work, group presentations and even abstracts by children and youth. Children wanted to be heard as they brought forth mental health issues that they face in different contexts. #MentalHealthInContext #mentalhealth #SpeakUp

[Marang Child Care Network Trust @MarangTrust]

The Last day of the forum has commenced please, stay tuned!

[Marang Child Care Network Trust @MarangTrust]

The Vice Chairperson of The National Children Council (NCC), Atang Sean Sebolao, received a prize from the forum this afternoon for the impactful work he’s doing.

@RepssiBotswana @Go_Francistown

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

Keynote address by Assistant Minister of Local Government &Rural Development Hon Mabuse Pule, in #Francistown at the MHPSS Forum. The 7th Regional PSS Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa is tuned in live to receive the address. #REPSSI #MentalHealthInContext

[Marang Child Care Network Trust @MarangTrust]

The Main event of the National Psycho-social Support Forum is currently underway, with its focus on the theme "Mental Health in Context." This theme aims to address issues with precision, ensuring that those in need receive the highest quality knowledge & support.@RepssiBotswana

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

We are live on the Facebook page of REPSSI Botswana, Mmegi, The Parrot online. Catch all the presentations directly. #REPSSI #BathoPele #FrancistownCityCouncil #MentalHealthInContext
https://t.co/ymbYuveyVl

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

Things are heating up at the #mentalhealth & Psycho Social Support Forum in #Francistown after a presentation by Her Worship Ms G. Mooketsi, Francistown Chief Magistrate, about consent issues and sexual offences against children. #loveandcare Join us at https://t.co/jFdScXNuvP

[Marang Child Care Network Trust @MarangTrust]

Day 2 at the National Psycho-Social Support Forum in #Francistown! Let's keep the momentum going and make a difference together. Follow for updates! https://t.co/7dhK2J8lq1

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

#today is the final day of the Special Children's Session of the #MHPSS Forum 2023 in #Francistown #Botswana at Adansonia Hotel Conference. Official opening of the main Forum tomorrow. #REPSSI #BathoPele #MCCNT #FrancistownCityCouncil #MentalHealthInContext #MHPSSForum2023BW

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

#Francistown the "City of all things precious", as young Mandipa Themba fondly calls it, welcomed participants of the National MHPSS Forum in style and with a lot of love as the host. #loveandcare #mentalhealth #Botswana #MHPSS #MentalHealthInContext

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

#YaRonaFM interview with Thero Tefo Rabotlhale, Chairperson #Tonota Children's Forum sharing his perspective on #mentalhealth issues at the #MHPSSForum2023BW #ChildrenSpeak #loveandcare #MentalHealthInContext #REPSSI #BathoPele #MCCNT #ChildParticipation

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

Join us and participate at the National Mental Health & Psycho Social Support Forum #Botswana in #Francistown at the link below. Official opening will be on Wednesday 4 October 2023.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/jFdScXNuvP

[REPSSI Botswana @RepssiBotswana]

'When programming for #children in #Botswana we are guided by the best interests of the child, non-discrimination/all children assisted, equity or provision of universal basic services, and by child participation.' Mrs Kenaleone Ramoroka/Department of Social Protection #BathoPele