Help Lesotho recently partnered with The Hub in Morija to lead a workshop on psychosocial support, a core element of both our organizations’ work.
What is Psychosocial Support?
Psychosocial support provides emotional, psychological and social assistance to help individuals and communities cope with adversity, stress and trauma, ultimately promoting mental well-being and resilience. This type of support goes beyond individual counseling — it includes education, building strong community networks and nurturing relationships that allow people to heal and thrive in the context of their social environment.
The communities where Help Lesotho and The Hub work are very remote, with limited access to mental health resources. For this reason, it is essential to share psychosocial support strategies as widely as possible, equipping community members with the tools to look after themselves and to support others.
The workshop introduced participants to practical ways of integrating psychosocial care into daily life. Key sessions focused on:
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Practicing empathy through active listening: helping participants understand how to create safe spaces where others feel heard and valued.
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Building and strengthening resilience: exploring strategies to manage stress, recover from setbacks and foster inner strength/resilience.
By the end of the workshop, participants left with concrete skills to support their own well-being, as well as to uplift others in their families and communities. This partnership underscores the importance of collaboration in reaching even the most remote areas of Lesotho with messages of hope, resilience, and care.
All photo credits to The Hub in Morija.
