Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Our vision is thriving, resilient and engaged communities leading their own development.
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#StaffSaturday! Pact staff know a thing or two about self-care! We asked staff about their go-to tips, tricks, and resources to support their mental health. What would you add to the list? Comment below! #mentalhealthmatters #onepact
On September 30th, Pact hosted an event titled, “Reimagining Mental Health Services in Ukraine: Leadership and Action for Change Amid the War Crisis,” at Ukraine House in Washington, DC. The gathering highlighted the importance of expanding access to mental health services in Ukraine and brought together key stakeholders dedicated to supporting war-affected populations. With nearly 40 attendees, including USAID officials, INGOs (20 organizations), academic researchers and other stakeholders, the room was filled with a shared commitment to mental health #resilience and #recovery. Learn more in our recap>> https://bit.ly/3Cj9Ybu
Are you a global #development practitioner who works on #peacebuilding? Check out our latest online resource - a compendium of interventions and lessons learned from the successful Mobilizing and Enhancing Local Actors for Peace project in #Ethiopia >> bit.ly/3UmIM1I #governance #learning #peace🕊️
Pact has signed a new partnership agreement with Equity Bank to provide financial literacy education to local miners as part of its Illuminating Small-Scale Mining in #Rwanda project. A key aspect will include technical guidance to train miners on effectively engaging with financial institutions, #empowering them to enhance their financial literacy and business practices. Read more about this new partnership >> https://bit.ly/3AlxeVO
Did you know millions of AA batteries are used every year in Rwanda's artisanal & small-scale mines, with most only lasting a day? This raises both environmental and health challenges, along with safety and productivity risks. But there's hope! Pact and our partners are championing rechargeable headtorches, a more reliable and eco-friendly solution. Early feedback is promising - click on the link below to find out more about this innovative project. Together, let's illuminate lives, not just mines! 💡🌍 https://bit.ly/4hpYUJK #GreenInnovation #ResponsibleMining #Rwanda #ASM #mining
Through the ENGAGE project in #Ukraine, Pact proudly supports Ukrainian civil society organizations and activists working to protect the country's #democracy and way of life in the face of Russia's ongoing war. Meet four of them in our latest Exposure piece. 🇺🇦 bit.ly/4ePs973 #governance #globaldevelopment USAID
Greetings from #Eval24! Eight of Pact's team members are in Portland this year delivering 4 presentations at The AEA annual conference. Look out for our colleagues and say hello. They'd love to talk #evaluation and more with you!
Discover the transformative impacts of the Moyo Gems project in Kenya! Together with our partners, we're empowering artisanal women miners by boosting their access to gemstone markets, enhancing their technical skills and promoting financial inclusion. Want to know more? Click here >> https://bit.ly/3A2w2GS. #Empowerment #ArtisanalMining #SustainableDevelopment #Kenya
"Healing trauma when you live in trauma is hardly possible, but healing in the moment is," writes our #Ukraine country director, Alyona Gerasimova. In our latest blog post, she explains how Pact, USAID and our partners are working together to build a strong system of #mentalhealth services that is empowering Ukrainians to heal even as the war goes on. bit.ly/3A4Czkf #mentalhealthmatters #globalhealth Alyona Gerasimova
Are you participating in the American Evaluation Association's #Eval24? If so, join us tomorrow for an insightful session focusing on how to engage youth as leaders in DRG and evaluative practice! #evaluation #empoweringcommunities #engagedcommunities #portland