Capacity Building for Gender-Based Violence Network and Teachers on MHPSS
Funding Source: Consultancy service with CIGPJ In April 15-17, 2026, Brain Care Consult (BCC) implemented a consultancy capacity-building initiative in Juba and Bentiue designed to strengthen the coping skills, emotional wellbeing and reactivating functionality of gender-based violence (GBV) network members and teachers with mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) concepts. The intervention responded to the need for stronger frontline psychosocial care, survivor-centered communication, and safe support systems within both community protection structures and school environments. The training focused on practical competencies in group counseling, individual counseling, psychological first-line support, identification of emotional distress, basic case handling, and referral pathways for vulnerable survivors and learners requiring specialized support. By targeting both GBV responders and teachers, the project created stronger linkages between community-based protection services and school-based psychosocial support systems.
Key Achievements
· Teachers trained in MHPSS, learner well-being, and supportive counseling approaches Juba (20 Female), Bentiue 20(1Male, 19 Female) and Magwi 12(8male, 4 Female)
· 60 GBV network members capacitated on group and individual counseling skills
· Improved frontline capacity to identify and respond to psychosocial distress
· Strengthened referral pathways for survivors and at-risk learners
· Enhanced collaboration between school personnel and GBV response actors
· Increased access to safe and informed psychosocial support within the community
This project highlights BCC’s proven capacity in MHPSS systems strengthening, GBV network capacity building, school psychosocial support, and frontline counseling skills development.
