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Strategy 2008-2010

Extensive human suffering in the 1990’s had an impact on the development of psychosocial support as an element in humanitarian assistance. The International Federation of Red Crescent Societies participated in, and provided input to, several global initiatives.

The Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support (PS Centre) was established in 1993 under the auspices of the Danish Red Cross to promote, guide and enhance psychosocial support initiatives carried out by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies globally.

The Strategy 2008-2010 outlines the mission and vision of the PS Centre, what it aims to achieve, and how it will reach its goals within the timeframe 2008-2010. It has been guided by, and is in line with the international Federation mission and vision, the Fundamental principles, the International Federation Global Agenda and the Federation Strategies of health and care and disaster management (draft).

Download the PS Centre Strategy 2008-2010 here (pdf)

You can also read about, and download the previous centre strategy (2004-2006) on this page.


Five strategic directions

The PS Centre Strategy 2008-2010 set five strategic directions to achieve its goals:

Operational assistance 
Capacity development 

Competence development of staff and volunteers 

Advocacy and knowledge generation
Policy and strategy development