"Psychosocial" is a term of growing importance in developmental co-operation, humanitarian aid, crisis intervention and post-conflict reconstruction. Psychosocial practice acknowledges the psychological dimension and social context in all projects. However, what "psychosocial" means is not always clear and as a result the development, implementation and evaluation of psychosocial projects is often challenging. OPSI understands-from the inside-the needs and perspectives of donor institutions and recipient organisations, as members of our team have worked for both. We have acted as consultants to institutions, developed and delivered projects and programmes, as well as undertaken evaluations dealing with psychosocial work in varied socio-political contexts. We have integrated this experience into our approach. As a specialised group of consultants, we offer a range of professional services aimed at improving the practice of psychosocial work.

"Psychosozial" ist ein zunehmend wichtiger Begriff in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, der humanitären Hilfe, in der Krisenintervention und dem Wiederaufbau nach einer Krise. Psychosoziale Praxis anerkennt die psychologische Dimension im spezifisch sozialen Kontext eines jeden Projektes. Gleichzeitig fällt es aber immer noch schwer, diesen Bereich genau zu fassen und adäquat zu operationalisieren. Die Implementierung und Evaluation von psychosozialen Projekten ist deshalb oft schwierig. Mitglieder des OPSI-Teams haben sowohl für Donors als auch fur Empfängerorganisationen gearbeitet. Wir kennen daher die Bedürfnisse und Perspektiven dieser Institutionen von innen. Wir haben Erfahrung in der Entwicklung, Implementierung und Evaluation von psychosozialen Projekten und Programmen in verschiedenen sozio-kulturellen Kontexten.

The Passing of Dan Bar-On (5 September 2008)
It is with great sadness that we heard today about the passing of Dan Bar-On. Dan has been an inspiration, mentor and friend to us in OPSI. Dan embodied the importance of dialogue and contact between people in times of conflict without romanticising what this entails. We will miss him as will so many others. He touched many people’s lives with his compassion and sharp intellect. More...
.

Toolkit

Gender, Conflict Transformation & the Psychosocial Approach



This manual explains psychosocial concepts and methods to staff of
Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) and of its partner organisations.



Tell me more about this toolkit...

Download Now



English Deutsch


Reconstruction after Conflict and War

Professional Development Course



Participants from Northern Ireland
Trained by OPSI at Lusty Beg Island




Tell me more about this course...








 

     
 

© Copyright 2005. All rights reserved
| Contact: |
Page last updated
You are visitor number