2nd Research Carnival on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Reimagining Wellbeing: Indigenous Knowledge and Approaches and Protection of Humanitarian Workers
We are pleased to invite researchers, practitioners, humanitarian professionals, students, volunteers, and others with an interest in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to participate in the 2nd Research Carnival on MHPSS taking place from 23-25 September 2026 at The Boma Nairobi, Kenya.
The event is hosted by the Kenya Red Cross Society and organised by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub, Kenya Red Cross, British Red Cross, and Swiss Red Cross societies, in partnership with Protect Humanitarians and McGill University.
Building on the success of the inaugural Research Carnival held in Copenhagen in 2023, this three-day event aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from across disciplines and sectors to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and strengthen collaboration on MHPSS research and practice.
The theme of the 2nd Research Carnival,“Reimagining Wellbeing,” will explore Indigenous and community-led approaches to wellbeing, as well as a wide range of issues related to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in humanitarian settings. A dedicated thematic day will focus on the protection, safety, and wellbeing of humanitarian staff and volunteers, including duty of care, staff support, and recovery after violence.
The 2nd Research Carnival is an in-person event only and participants are encouraged to attend the full programme. There is no participation fee; however, participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, visa, and other related expenses. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the event.
Registration is open from 9 July until 13 August at 23:59 CEST. Read more about the registration process and the programme.
For questions regarding the 2nd Research Carnival, please contact the RCRC Movement MHPSS Hub coordinators:
- Cátia de Matos (camat@rodekors.dk)
- Clara Thi Thanh Heilmann Jensen (clath@rodekors.dk)
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