Gaza Community Mental Health Program (GCMHP)

David Moore — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:13:07 +0000

Short Name

GCMHP

English Name

Local Language Name

Place

Middle East

Additional links

GCMHP site (English)

Grassroots Grantee Gaza Community Mental Health Program Damaged in Attacks

Salena Tramel — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:27:41 +0000

Grassroots International's long time grantee, the Gaza Community Mental Health Program (GCMHP) has been hit by extensive shelling in the now weeklong military campaign against Gaza. GCMHP provides mental health services, with special emphasis on vulnerable groups such as children, women and victims of trauma and human rights violations. They are also the lead organization of the International Campaign to End the Siege of Gaza, which Grassroots International has supported in coordination with alies such as Jewish Voice for Peace and Global Exchange.

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Press Release

The Israeli shelling caused massive damage in GCMHP Headquarter in Gaza

A Psychological Siege

Carol Schachet — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:26:57 +0000

Israel's siege on Gaza, now in its 19th month, has wreaked havoc on all aspects of life and significant attention has been paid in particular to the economic consequences of border closures and the blockade. However, an overlooked epidemic threatens the social and familial ties that bond the 1.5 million Palestinians in Gaza. Living under a constant state of crisis in which their livelihoods have been denied, the people of Gaza's once exemplary resilience and determination are giving way to an unfathomable sea of depression and psychological illnesses.

End the Siege of Gaza

Lindsay Shade — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:56:25 +0000

We are proud to announce a new campaign, coordinated by Grassroots International and Jewish Voice for Peace, together with Global Exchange and Code Pink to raise $50,000 for the International Campaign to End the Siege of Gaza. The Campaign, led by Dr. Eyad el-Serraj, is Palestinian-run and -led, but requires partnerships with people like you to succeed. Please give generously.

The Truce of the Matter

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:29:45 +0000

After nearly one year of a suffocating siege imposed on Gaza by the Israeli military establishment, a truce agreement was reached between Hamas and Israel. This followed months of dedicated Egyptian good offices. Rockets launched from Gaza against Israeli settlements were to stop in return for gradually lifting the blockade. A cease-fire sustained for six months would then roll over to the West Bank. Gilad Shalit, the hostage Israeli soldier, would be released in a separate deal involving exchange of Palestinian prisoners. Future negotiations would set the terms for opening the borders between Egypt and Gaza.

Gaza from Below

Salena Tramel — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:43:19 +0000

No protected person may be punished for an offence he or she has not personally committed. Collective penalties and likewise all measures of intimidation or of terrorism are prohibited.

- Fourth Geneva Convention, article 33

Nonviolence. Opportunity. Innovation. In the wake of the recent escalating violence and food insecurity in Gaza, our grassroots partners have redoubled their quest for social change and sustainability in one of the most troubled places in the world. We are humbled by their laudable tenacity in the face of massive obstacles.

Escalation in Collective Punishment of Gaza

Paul Venuti — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:25:04 +0000

Subheadline

Further Electricity Cuts Planned

Partner

Gaza Community Mental Health Program (GCMHP)

Outside Link

Escalation in Collective Punishment of Gaza – With Supreme Court Approval

On the occasion of the "International Human Rights Day"

Daniel Moss — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:43:16 +0000

Subheadline

The world turns their back to the Palestinian rights

Partner

Gaza Community Mental Health Program (GCMHP)

Outside Link

On the Occasion of the "International Human Rights Day"

Israel's Declaration of Gaza Strip as Enemy Entity Will Strangulate Gaza and Lead to Catastrophe for Civilians

Jake Miller — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:45:10 +0000

Subheadline

Partner

Gaza Community Mental Health Program (GCMHP)

Outside Link

Good News from Gaza!

Jennifer Lemire — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:54:41 +0000

We received word last night from our friends at Rebuilding Alliance that Husam El Nounou from Grassroots International’s partner, the Gaza Community Mental Health Program, has returned safely to his home in Gaza.

Husam, like thousands of other Palestinians, had been stuck in Egypt after having been denied entry back into Gaza as Israel had sealed Gaza's borders following the Hamas takeover of the Strip and the dismissal of the unity government by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.