Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision:

Developing and strengthening components of Psychosocial Support in Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction phases of disasters at national, regional and local levels.

Mission:    

Strengthening and implementing capacity building, human resource development and research activities and programs on Psychosocial Support across the country at all phases of disaster management including disaster risk reduction.  

Objectives:

  • Developing the culture of psychosocial preparedness for any disaster. 
  • Aiding development of evidence-based policies on psychosocial support.
  • Developing institutional capabilities for closing the gap between knowledge and practice.
  • Catalyzing development of appropriate human resources at all levels.
  • Encouraging and undertaking community based practice of psychosocial support in disaster management.
  • Undertaking advocacy on psychosocial support in disaster management.
  • Integrating psychosocial support components with other aspects of disaster management.