Overview
Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP) is a non-profit civil organisation which was established in 1990. Working in the fields of Mental Health and Human Rights, we strive to improve the Palestinian community’s mental health through providing clinical, social, research and training services in addition to gathering support and advocating for the rights of women, children, and victims of violence and human rights violations. In recognition of GCMHP’s ongoing work for nearly three decades, the Programme and its founder, the late Dr. Eyad El Sarraj, were awarded many prestigious international awards in the fields of Mental Health and Human Rights. GCMHP works within strategic plans which are developed on a regular basis according to the needs of the community. We believe in the values of integrity, transparency, social responsibility, good governance and respect for human rights. The Programme has an executive administration which implements action plans and is held accountable before the Board of Directors. The latter is part of the General Assembly of the programme which consists of thirty five members from various professional and social backgrounds.
Vision
Gaza Community Mental Health Programme is a leading organisation in the fields of mental health and human rights in Palestine.
Mission
Guided by the principles of justice and human rights, Gaza Community Mental Health Programme provides inclusive, integrated, and specialised community mental health services in Palestine.
Strategic Goals
1 - Contribute to improving the mental health situation of the population in The Gaza Strip.
2 - Support the capacity of professionals and other actors to provide appropriate focused care.
3 - Strengthen GCMHP’s leadership role through implementing model procedures, protocols, and research.
1-Underlying core principles and values
Human Rights, Equity and Gender
Respect for human rights, providing mental health support to victims of human rights violations, advocating the right to mental health. Enhancing equal access – for women and men, boys and girls – across The Gaza Strip so that all people’s mental health needs are met.
Social responsibility
Equitable access to mental health services through accessing networks and awareness materials, encouraging referral for those in need of mental health support. A special emphasis is placed on reaching out to the most vulnerable including persons living with a disability or suffering from high levels of trauma. A flexible response approach ensuring marginalised groups, areas impacted by new eruptions of violence, or emerging and urgent needs can be responded to.
Ethics and Do No Harm
Commitment to professional ethics and respect for the privacy of the target groups under the care of GCMHP. Case files are kept strictly confidential and not disclosed without the consent of the client (patient) and/or family. Being mindful that actions and services respond to assessed needs, and placing physical, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing at the centre of the care provided.
Independence and non-political affiliation
GCMHP is a non-political, independent organisation. It is not influenced by political parties or ideologies. Mental health care is provided solely on the basis of need, without discrimination or preference.
2-Strategic organisational values
Good governance
Committed to organisational efficiency, building on available resources and capacities of the organisation. Optimum use of its available resources to provide effective services delivery. Accountability to the financial supporters, donor agencies, and communities it serves.
Professionalism
A professional, credible, and reputable organisation delivering its services based on international standards and evidence-based research. Multi-layered and integrated services and support are provided and are tailored to the needs of the persons requiring support.
Board of Directors
Dr Mohammed Abdo Abu-Shahla
Chairman
General and Vascular Surgery Specialist, Former Director General at the Ministry ...Read More
Dr.. Majed Awni Mohammad Abu Ramadan
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Senior consultant ophthalmologist, head of the Coastal Municipalities Water Util ...Read More
Mr. Abdul Nasser Rajab Ahmed Al-Sarraj
Board Secretary
United Nations Adviser
Mr. / Isa Mohammad Saeed Al-Nahal
Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Director of the Projects Department at the Ministry of Health MSc Public Health ...Read More
Mrs. Maha Ali Abdel-Rahman Al-Tawil
Member of the Board of Directors
Principal of Al-Karamah School - East Gaza
Dr.. Basil Sayed Abdel-Latif Bakr
Member of the Board of Directors
Consultant and head of the neurosurgery department at Shifa Hospital
Dr.. Mona Yousuf Mahmoud kaskeen
Member of the Board of Directors
A neurosurgery doctor at Al Shifa Hospital, Higher diploma in mental health
Staff
Dr Yasser Abu Jamei
General Director
Psychiatrist with training from The University of Birmingham, UK; the Free Unive ...Read More
Dr Taysir Diab
Deputy Director of Professional Affairs
Dr. Taysir Diab Deputy Director of Professional Affairs. Education Certifi ...Read More
Mr. Qusai Amin Abuodah
Director of external relations and resources development
Holds MBA and BS.c degree in economics and administrative sciences. Results-or ...Read More
Dr. Nimer Abu Zarqa
Director of the Khanyounis Community Centre
Psychiatrist and a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry. Studied at King's College ...Read More
Dr. Imad Abed
Director of the Deir Al Balah Community Centre
Education Palestinian Board of Internal Medicine (June 2016). Community Menta ...Read More
Dr. Rawya Hammam
Director of the Training and Research Department
First degree from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Bethlehem. Diplom ...Read More
Dr. Marwan Diab
Head of the Research Unit
PhD in Psychology from the University of Tampere in Finland. Rehabilitation Se ...Read More
Inass Jouda
Master of Psychology 2015 – Islamic University, Gaza- Palestine. Post Graduate ...Read More
Dr. Mohammed Alzeer
Education Diploma in Nursing (R.N.) Qualified School of Nursing Gaza. B.S. in ...Read More
Rana Ayyad
Diploma in Development Leadership, Coady International Institute, Saint Francis, ...Read More
Nadia Madi
Head of Public Relation Unit
Nadia Madi is an accomplished PR Professional with valuable experience and great ...Read More
Islam Olwan
Head of Finance and Accounts Dep.
Worked in senior positions of Finance in a number of leading social service org ...Read More
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