Healing Minds
After Disaster
Rebuilding the resilience of people affected by Cyclone Dithwa through culturally sensitive mental health support and community-focused care.
300+
People Reached
7
Days Outreach
3
Districts
Who We Are
This initiative is led by Lions Club of Galupura Central – Lions International District 306 D8, in collaboration with experienced mental health professionals and community volunteers.
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Dr. Naj Nagendran
Sponsor ও Founder
Founder of "Believe in You" | President of the Lions Club of Galupura Central
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Lion Thanuja Wijesinghe Senaviratna
Program Leader
President of the Lions Club of Galupura Central, former Global Operations Manager for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation – UK, and Founder of "Believe in You".
International Expertise
Qualified Child & Youth Development professionals
Multilingual Support
Counselors fluent in Sinhala, Tamil & English
Community Network
Dedicated supporters and volunteers
Lions International
Clubs from District 306 D8
Background & Need
While emergency relief addresses immediate physical needs, emotional and psychological distress often remains untreated. Communities affected by Cyclone Dithwa continue to face trauma, grief, and uncertainty. Early psychosocial support is essential for long-term recovery and resilience.
Project Goal
To provide immediate, accessible, and culturally appropriate psychosocial support to disaster-affected communities through a one-week mobile outreach program.
Key Objectives
A comprehensive approach to mental health support and community healing
Psychological First Aid
Provide immediate emotional support and stabilization
Early Identification
Identify individuals experiencing acute stress, trauma, or grief
Brief Counseling
Offer counseling and healthy coping strategies
Referral System
Refer high-risk cases to government mental health services
Youth Support
Support children and youth through safe, structured activities
Reduce Stigma
Community awareness to reduce mental health stigma
Resilience Workshops
Stress-management and resilience-building workshops
Target Community
Adults and children affected by the disaster
Displaced families and vulnerable households
Elderly individuals and women
300–500
People reached over one week
Duration & Timeline
Duration
7 Consecutive Days
Expected Start
After second week of January
(Subject to school schedules and government approvals)
Areas of Operation
How We Work
Mobile outreach teams consisting of counselors, community social workers, and trained volunteers deliver comprehensive support services.
Individual & Family Counseling
One-on-one and family sessions with trained counselors
Group Discussions
Community sessions for shared healing experiences
Child-Friendly Activities
Safe, structured activities for children and youth
Referrals to public mental health services are provided when needed for individuals requiring advanced care.
Expected Impact
Our program aims to create lasting positive change in the affected communities
Reduced Emotional Distress
Immediate relief from trauma symptoms
Improved Coping Skills
Enhanced resilience and mental strength
Increased Awareness
Community understanding of psychosocial wellbeing
Early Identification
Timely detection of individuals needing advanced care
Monitoring & Accountability
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Daily activity logs
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Number of individuals supported
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Referrals made
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Community feedback
Join Us in Healing Hearts
Your support can help us reach more communities and provide essential psychosocial care to those affected by Cyclone Dithwa.