PoMA
Since 2018, PoMA has been building a platform of actors from the government, not-for-profit, and private sectors, all united around a core set of values, including improving mental and physical well-being and ensuring the protection of all human rights.
In the public sector, PoMA collaborates with national and international non-profit organizations, systems, and governmental ministries to deliver humanitarian and development work to communities. In the private sector, PoMA works with various partners to create opportunities for inclusive mental health access, utilizing evidence-informed and culturally applicable therapeutic care.
Our Philosophy & Vision
Our Philosophy
- At PoMA, we believe that mental health is a fundamental right and should be inclusive for all. We are dedicated to integrating all types of mental health care, from preventive measures to comprehensive treatment. Our approach includes developing robust systems, policies, infrastructures, and foundations that support mental well-being. We are committed to creating a supportive and accessible environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our mission is to break down barriers, foster understanding, and provide the resources and care needed to support mental well-being for every individual. Together, we can ensure a future where mental health is universally prioritized and inclusively supported.
Our Vision
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Intersectional
- Inclusive
- Evidence Informed
- Collective & Collaborative
- Accessible
- Anti-discriminatory
- Holistic
- Without Stigma
Fostering inclusive community-led approach to creating health and social infrastructures oriented at the needs of local communities
Creating access to education and socio-economic mobility and participation through capacity building and psychology.
Decreasing dependencies and cultivating self-determination, harm reduction and sustainable socio-political transformation through holistic mental health care and social support.
Our Core Principles
PoMA’s work is…
- Evidence Informed
- Culturally relevant
- Reflective to the needs of the people we work
- Inclusive and collaborative with interdisciplinary teams
- Applies the right tools and resources to different situations
- Sustainable
POMA works with NGOs and IOs
Simultaneously, POMA works with NGOs and IOs through its Mental Health Working Group or as sector stakeholders. In the private sector, POMA cooperates with businesses in the national and international telecommunication industry enabling access to latest technologies to facilitate and manage internally human resources as well as for virtual teaching and training purposes and counselling sessions.
Since 2018, POMA has been building a platform of actors from the government, not-for-profit and private sectors all united around a core set of values, including improving mental and physical wellbeing, and ensuring protection from physical, psychological and sexual harm. In order to achieve this, POMA has been engaged in trainings and capacity building focusing on specific issues such as sexual harassment in the workplace, dealing with mental health, providing psychological first aid, amongst others.
Furthermore, POMA fosters an extensive transnational and interdisciplinary network of researchers and practitioners specialized in Afghanistan Studies with an emphasis on Psychology as well as Mental Health Care and Psychosocial Support; Gender and Sexuality Studies; Historiography; Geopolitics and Geoeconomics; Disability Studies; War Studies and Development Studies.
