OUR MISSION
REPSSI leads in innovative Mental Health and Psychosocial Support interventions to transform policy and practice for girls, boys and youth in Africa to reach their potential

OUR VISION
All girls, boys and youth enjoy psychosocial and mental wellbeing

Our Story
The Regional Psychosocial Support Initiatives (REPSSI) is a renowned pan African organisation that has been providing holistic psychosocial care and support to girls, boys and the youth in East and Southern Africa. The organisation was founded in 2002.

Our programmes are spread across 13 countries and aim to respond to the psychosocial, mental health and social protection needs of children and families affected by: HIV and AIDS, conflict, poverty and social strife. Programmes are delivered through partnerships with regional bodies, national governments and non-governmental organisations.

REPSSI is renowned for the development of high quality, evidence-informed psychosocial support tools and resources, which are used globally within programmes and services for children, youth, families and communities.
Through our programmes, children and youth who enjoy psychosocial and mental wellbeing are able to thrive, respond to life’s shocks and challenges and find opportunities in a complex and fast-changing world.

Our Core Values
REPSSI is guided by and exhibits the following core values in its organisational life and practices:
Integrity
We are committed to fairness, equity, accountability and honesty in our internal and external relationships, communications and transactions.

Collaboration
We value the collective wisdom that emerges when individuals work together as a team both internally and externally.

Excellence
We are committed to the highest professional standards.

Innovation
We are driven by research, learning, and innovation to retain our leadership in psychosocial support. We value indigenous wisdom, knowledge and practices.

Diversity
We believe diversity exhibited by our staff and partners is an asset to our organisation.