30/10/2025
ERCS MHPSS Framework (2023-2025) Lessons Learned Workshop Conducted
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has successfully implemented its Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Framework, a strategic roadmap endorsed by the Senior Management Team in October 2023. With approximately 90% of the planned activities completed, there is a critical need to reflect on the process and outcomes to inform future programming. This workshop is designed to facilitate a comprehensive review of the framework's development and implementation, ensuring that key lessons learned are captured and utilized for the next iteration of the MHPSS strategy using the four priority actions
Priority Action 1: Improveand provide community based MHPSS
Priority Action 2: Integrating MHPSS in other sectors in ERCS:
Priority Action 3: Caringfor Staff and Volunteers
Priority Action 4: Improvehumanitarian diplomacy, advocacy,and communication on MHPSs
Priority Action 5: Strengthen coordination, collaboration, and referral mechanisms for MHPSS
Workshop Objectives
The primary objectives of this workshop are to:
Review and Assess: Systematically review the implementation of the MHPSS Framework (2023-2025) and assess its achievements against the five priority actions.
Identify Lessons Learned: Identify and document key successes, challenges, and lessons learned from the framework's operationalization.
Develop Recommendations: Gather inspiration and concrete recommendations from diverse perspectives for the development of a new, post-2025 MHPSS framework.
Foster Shared Understanding: Build a shared understanding among ERCS teams about the future direction of MHPSS programming and the path forward.
The workshop will be highly participatory and interactive, employing a mix of methodologies to facilitate open discussion and knowledge sharing. This will include:
Short Presentations: Brief presentations on the MHPSS Framework and the