Mental HealthOct 20, 2024
The Critical Role of Peer Support in Conflict Zones
Understanding how community-led circles create safe spaces for psychological healing when professional resources are scarce.
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Brain Story Organization (BSO) is a Somali-led NGO dedicated to addressing the critical mental health crisis and fostering community peace through expert care and advocacy.
What we do
Core Mission Pillars
We address the psychological and social needs of our community through specialized interventions that restore dignity and hope.
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Mental Health Care
Providing expert clinical support and psychological first aid to those affected by conflict, displacement, and prolonged trauma.
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Community Resilience
Strengthening social bonds and community support systems through group counseling and peer-to-peer healing networks.
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Peacebuilding
Promoting lasting peace by addressing the psychological roots of conflict and supporting the social reintegration of ex-combatants.
Who we serve
Empowering Every Member of Our Community
BSO provides specialized, culturally-sensitive care to the most vulnerable groups across Somalia, ensuring no one is left behind in the journey towards mental wellness.
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Community Stories & Insights
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Community StoriesOct 15, 2024
Youth Advocacy: Changing the Narrative on Mental Wellness
How Somali youth are breaking generational taboos around mental health through art, poetry, and digital storytelling.
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Impact ReportOct 08, 2024
Empowering Widowed Women Through Skill-Building
A look into our latest vocational training program and its direct impact on household mental stability and economic independence.
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Join us in our mission to bring expert clinical mental health support to every corner of Somalia.