Community Health & Psychosocial Support

SUPPORTING WELLBEING, DIGNITY AND SAFE PARTICIPATION

Our Community Health and Psychosocial Support programme addresses health, wellbeing and protection barriers that can disrupt learning. The model combines advocacy, awareness, prevention, supportive engagement, dignity and links to appropriate services. Chalan’s role is primarily preventive, supportive and facilitative, with referral to qualified providers where specialised care is needed.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

Prevention and awareness

Age-appropriate health information helps learners understand wellbeing, menstrual health, dignity and when to seek support. Engagement with schools and caregivers encourages informed, supportive responses to learners’ needs.

Psychosocial support

Safe spaces, mentorship and supportive conversations are designed to strengthen resilience, belonging and the confidence to ask for help.

Referral and protection

Learner safety guides the programme. Where specialised support is needed, the approach emphasises connection with qualified services and appropriate protection mechanisms.

Advocacy

We create awareness and promote engagement with schools, communities and public institutions on the barriers that affect learner wellbeing. Priorities include menstrual stigma, exclusion, harmful practices, protection risks and unequal access to services. Advocacy connects individual support with efforts to improve the conditions in which young people learn and grow.

MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND DIGNITY

Menstrual health education, dignity support and engagement with schools can help reduce barriers to attendance and participation. Our approach encourages understanding among girls and boys, challenges stigma and supports learners to seek help.

Support Learner Wellbeing | Partner on Health and Advocacy