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Overview

Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP) is a non-profit civil organisation which was established in 1990. Working in the fields of Mental Health and Human Rights, we strive to improve the Palestinian community’s mental health through providing clinical, social, research and training services in addition to gathering support and advocating for the rights of women, children, and victims of violence and human rights violations. In recognition of GCMHP’s ongoing work for nearly three decades, the Programme and its founder, the late Dr. Eyad El Sarraj, were awarded many prestigious international awards in the fields of Mental Health and Human Rights. GCMHP works within strategic plans which are developed on a regular basis according to the needs of the community. We believe in the values of integrity, transparency, social responsibility, good governance and respect for human rights. The Programme has an executive administration which implements action plans and is held accountable before the Board of Directors. The latter is part of the General Assembly of the programme which consists of thirty five members from various professional and social backgrounds.

Vision

Gaza Community Mental Health Programme is a leading organisation in the fields of mental health and human rights in Palestine.

Mission

Guided by the principles of justice and human rights, Gaza Community Mental Health Programme provides gender sensitive, inclusive, integrated, and specialized community mental health services in Palestine.

Strategic Goals


1 - Contribute to improving the mental health situation of the population in The Gaza Strip.

2 - Support the capacity of professionals and other actors to provide appropriate focused care.

3 - Strengthen GCMHP’s leadership role through implementing model procedures, protocols, and research.

1-Underlying core principles and values

Human Rights, Equity and Gender

Respect for human rights, providing mental health support to victims of human rights violations, advocating the right to mental health. Enhancing equal access – for women and men, boys and girls – across The Gaza Strip so that all people’s mental health needs are met.

Social responsibility

Equitable access to mental health services through accessing networks and awareness materials, encouraging referral for those in need of mental health support. A special emphasis is placed on reaching out to the most vulnerable including persons living with a disability or suffering from high levels of trauma. A flexible response approach ensuring marginalised groups, areas impacted by new eruptions of violence, or emerging and urgent needs can be responded to.

Ethics and Do No Harm

Commitment to professional ethics and respect for the privacy of the target groups under the care of GCMHP. Case files are kept strictly confidential and not disclosed without the consent of the client (patient) and/or family. Being mindful that actions and services respond to assessed needs, and placing physical, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing at the centre of the care provided.

Independence and non-political affiliation

GCMHP is a non-political, independent organisation. It is not influenced by political parties or ideologies. Mental health care is provided solely on the basis of need, without discrimination or preference.

2-Strategic organisational values

Good governance

Committed to organisational efficiency, building on available resources and capacities of the organisation. Optimum use of its available resources to provide effective services delivery. Accountability to the financial supporters, donor agencies, and communities it serves.

Professionalism

A professional, credible, and reputable organisation delivering its services based on international standards and evidence-based research. Multi-layered and integrated services and support are provided and are tailored to the needs of the persons requiring support.

Board of Directors

Mr. Raji Sourani

Chairman
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Mr. Abed Al-karim Ashour

Deputy Chairman
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Mr. Abd Al Nasser El-Sarraj

BOD Secretary
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Mrs. Nihaya Abu Nahla

Treasurer of the Board of Directors
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Mrs. Maha Al-Taweel

Member of the Board of Directors
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Mr. Amjad Shawa

Member of the Board of Directors
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Mrs. Nabegha Abu Shahla

Member of the Board of Directors
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Mr. Shihada Al-Ebweini

Member of the Board of Directors
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Mr. Haitham Abu Shaaban

Member of the Board of Directors
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Staff

Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei

General Director
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Yasser Abu-Jamei, a Palestinian Psychiatrist who obtained in 2012 MSc in Clinica ...Read More

Dr. Taysir Diab

Deputy Director of Professional Affairs
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A certified Mental Health supervisor with scientific and training degrees from d ...Read More

Mr. Qusai Amin Abuodah

Director of external relations and resources development
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Recognized for his expertise in project management, through his work in many sec ...Read More

Mrs. Rawya Hammam

Director of the Training and Research Department
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A mental health specialist with degrees from different universities and institut ...Read More

Mrs. Inas Jouda

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A mental health Professional with multiple degrees in psychology. Holds a Master ...Read More

Dr. Mohammed Alzeer

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A community mental health specialist with long experience in psychiatric nursing ...Read More

Mrs. Rana Ayyad

Head of Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Unit
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Rana D. Ayyad, Head of Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Unit in Gaza C ...Read More

Mrs. Nadia Madi

Head of Public Relations and Media Unit
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An accomplished PR Professional with valuable experience and great vision in dev ...Read More

Ms. Islam Olwan

Head of Finance and Accounts Unit
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Worked in senior positions of Finance in a number of leading social service org ...Read More

Mrs. Aisha Al Basuoni

Head of Project Unit
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is an experienced project manager who has been working on programmes that focus ...Read More

Our Donors

oPt-HF, The United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Brot für die Welt
European Commission
Swiss Agency for Development Corporation (SDC)
united nations fund for victims of torture
Grassroots international
gaza mental health foundation
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ohchr
norway
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  • Address

    8 St. east of Rosary Sisters School.
    P.O. 1049, Gaza, Palestine.

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    082641511 - 082641512 - 082641513

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