GIST-T Trauma Relief Capacity Building Proposal – EXAMPLE

Phase 1: Assessment and Preparation

  • Rapid assessment team deployed (2 senior psychologists, 1 logistics coordinator).
  • Full needs analysis conducted with local stakeholders.
  • Mapping of existing mental health services, trauma exposure, and cultural factors.

Timeline: 2–3 weeks.

Phase 2: Immediate Intervention and Local Recruitment

  • Direct trauma support clinics established in high-need zones.
  • Recruitment of local healthcare workers, paramedics, social workers, and police.
  • Selection of first cohort for training (20–30 candidates).

Timeline: 1 month.

Phase 3: Training and Certification Program

  • Delivery of GIST-T Trauma Relief Training Level 1 and 2.
  • Emphasis on culturally sensitive, community-based trauma interventions.
  • Certification awarded under GIST-T accreditation standards.

Timeline: 2 months.

Phase 4: Train the Trainer Program

  • Selection of top-performing local candidates.
  • Advanced teaching skills program delivered.
  • These trainers begin educating new cohorts.

Timeline: 1–2 months.

Phase 5: Supervision and Quality Assurance

  • Weekly clinical supervision provided virtually and on-site.
  • Field evaluations and case studies collected for quality monitoring.
  • Gradual transition to local ownership.

Timeline: 6–12 months ongoing.

GIST-T Commitments:

  • Deliver a fully trained, locally embedded trauma relief team.
  • Provide certification recognized under GIST-T standards.
  • Build sustainable capacity for future trauma response independent of GIST-T presence.