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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Mental Health is a big part of our work here at Pact: not just in the communities we serve, but right in our offices too. We asked Pact staff about their best practices to prioritize self-care in a busy workweek. Here is what they had to say! #mentalhealthmatters #onepact
The strategy of integrating MHPSS into Pact’s #peacebuilding programs builds the capacities of actors engaging throughout entire peacebuilding systems: By supporting individual community members to understand their experiences of trauma and understand how trauma affects their lives, relationships and worldviews, Pact’s programs reinforce important linkages between individuals’ experiences with #conflict and violence and communities’ #resilience to conflict drivers. Read more >> https://bit.ly/3YQFvKT USAID
🎉 We're excited to share that Emily Taylor recently joined Pact as our new Chief Operating Officer! Emily is an experienced and trusted leader in international development who has led all aspects of management, budget and operations for nonprofit and public organizations. She will oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the organization and is an integral member of our executive team. Welcome to Pact, Emily! Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3YRyvxe. #OnePact #leadership
At Pact, we are each a piece of a bigger #Mosaic that helps lay the foundation for building local promise all around the world. This means we must recognize our relationships with our coworkers and supervisors directly impacts our ability to serve our communities, so it is important to strive for healthy relationships inside and outside of the office. We wanted to spotlight some Pact employees to hear what had to say about their relationships with fellow Pact staff and how it impacts their mental health. Without one another, we wouldn't be #OnePact!
#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