Trauma-Informed Approaches to Development

The Trauma-Informed Approaches to Development Toolkit is designed to support practitioners in seamlessly integrating trauma-informed approaches into the project stages of assessment, activity design implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and staff care and engagement.
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Strengthening Humanitarian Responses: Technology, Data and Evidence-Based Approaches

Chemonics UK hosted a hybrid event on 5 December 2023 at our offices in London and online via Teams Live Events. This event convened international development and humanitarian partners, donors, practitioners, and researchers to explore current…

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Supporting Education in Syria (Injaz III)

Funded by the Department of State, the Supporting Education in Syria (Injaz III) program improves access to and quality of education in Northeast Syria.
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An Evaluation of the Injaz Psychosocial Support Program in Syria

This report evaluates the effectiveness of the psychosocial support activities delivered by the Injaz education program in Syria. It uses project data to make recommendations for other implementors and funders working in similar contexts.
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Trauma-Informed Approaches to Development Checklist

The Trauma-Informed Approaches (TIA) to Development Checklist is designed to help projects more thoughtfully integrate trauma in their project design and implementation across all sectors by detailing foundational principles and outlining practical TIA steps projects can take all stages of implementation.
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Psychosocial Support for Children Counters the Legacy of Violent Extremism in Syria

Exposure to violent and radical ISIS ideologies has damaged Syrian children’s mental health. In areas touched by violent extremism, transforming classrooms into mental health positive spaces that deliver psychosocial support can kickstart the healing process.
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Injaz II

The Syrian conflict has raised an unparalleled need for access to education so that young Syrians have a chance to learn and thrive.
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Shauna Caria

Global Practice Lead, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Shauna Caria is the global practice lead for Chemonics’ Gender Equality and Social Inclusion practice. With over 10 years of international development experience in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia, South Africa,…

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Justice for a Sustainable Peace (JSP)

An effective, inclusive, and responsive justice system is essential to Colombia’s peace process, especially in conflict-affected regions.
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