Social Cohesion Program & Peace & Human Development
Inclusive Services and Peaceful Communities
Pure Hands strengthens human capital and social cohesion in crisis-affected communities by expanding access to primary health care, supporting safe and inclusive education, and delivering protection services including GBV risk mitigation, child protection, and referrals. We provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and promote community participation, local governance, and youth engagement to build trust, reduce tensions, and support peaceful coexistence. Across all activities, we prioritize women’s leadership and disability inclusion, guided by accountability and conflict-sensitive programming.
| Beneficiaries Reached (Individual | HHs) | Human Development & Social Cohesion Program | |
3.82M individuals | 1M Individuals | Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, and Youth Engagement: | Supporting community dialogue, conflict-sensitive approaches, and youth engagement to reduce tensions, strengthen trust, and promote peaceful coexistence at community level. |
| Protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Inclusion: | Delivering protection services, GBV risk mitigation, and inclusive support to ensure safety, dignity, and equitable access to services for women, children, persons with disabilities, and other at-risk groups. | |
| Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) | Providing community-based psychosocial support and referral services to strengthen well-being, coping mechanisms, and recovery from stress, trauma, and crisis-related impacts. | |
| Civic Participation, Governance, and Capacity Strengthening | Strengthening community participation, local governance structures, and institutional capacities to improve accountability, inclusive decision-making, and sustainable service delivery. | |