BRIGHT Health
Healing after displacement.
Many of the people we serve have lived through violence, loss or displacement. Our aim is simple: help them heal and rebuild their lives, in a safe space, with people who understand.
BRIGHT Health
Good Health and Well-being
What we offer.
- Health Education & Community Awareness
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
- Sexual & Reproductive Health Education
- Menstrual Health & Hygiene Education and Support
- Maternal & Child Health Awareness
- Healthcare Referral & Patient Support
- First Aid & Emergency Preparedness Training
- Community Health Volunteer Training
- School & Youth Health Outreach
- Health Advocacy & Inclusion
- Who it serves
Refugees, internally displaced people, orphans, older people and persons with special needs who have lived through violence, loss or displacement.
- Lead
- Jeanette Habyarimana, Head of Health
What we have done
Our activities.
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
BRIGHT joins the campaign at the invitation of Plan International and UNHCR.
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Our first mental health campaign
Thirty participants take part.
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A second campaign, with Empower Her Through Innovation
Forty-five participants, during three days of training for refugee women and girls at our centre.
Results
What it has made possible.
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30
participants in our first mental health campaign
August 2023
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45
participants in our second mental health campaign
July 2024
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15
refugee women and girls certified, Empower Her Through Innovation
July 2024
From our blog
Their stories.
Support Health
Help someone heal.
Counselling, a campaign, a workshop: every gift helps a person rebuild.