Research
We drive transformation by marrying action with research, informed by the voices of those affected by mass violence—from victims of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) to ‘child soldiers’ and the perpetrators of this violence. The research we help produce is grounded in cutting-edge concepts and policies in the field that bring complex human experiences into the cultural context it arises from, whilst empowering those affected.
Bespoke methodologies
Our research is tailored to shape strategic policy-making, programming, funding, and to inform wider debates in the field.
Collaborative approach
At Manas, we leverage our extensive conceptual and clinical experience across humanitarian crisis and cultural settings to facilitate collaborative research that captures the most marginalised voices. We explore the nuanced interplay between psychological and social landscapes within the contexts of grief, trauma, and death, through a trauma-informed lens.
Social fabric and violence
Our approach allows us to uncover unique understandings of violence and its effects on individuals, alongside the ways in which the social fabric has been injured, weakened, and, therefore, simultaneously, how it can be restored.
We disseminate the analysis by developing products that inform action, such as public reports, policy briefs, training manuals, and guidelines.
Strategic Guidance
Our team has a long history of providing technical support to partner organisations engaging in Peacebuilding, Restorative and Criminal Justice, and the fields related to Recovery (ie; UN agencies, Governments, INGOs, CSOs). We offer guidance on the integration of culturally-grounded psychological insights to inform specific needs-assessment, strategic policies and programming, and the development of key documents, such as policy briefs and handbooks.
Trauma-informed
Our holistic approach involves combining guidance with reflective practice discussions, which has proven to be the most effective approach for professionals and organisations to navigate the complexities of trauma and violence.
MHPSS and the cultural fabric
Our MHPSS guidance in Manas is deeply rooted in the lived experiences of those affected by mass violence, as much as in the cultural fabric from which these experiences emerge. We champion a participatory and collaborative approach that brings experts-by-experience to the forefront of the decision and review of the work we produce. In doing so, we uphold the resilience-based approach to recovery: “Nothing about us, without us!”.
Intersectional
Our team uses their vast experience in clinical and research settings across conflict zones to shape priorities and to promote a deeper, intersectional understanding of mass violence that enhances justice and recovery for all.
Strengthening Practices
Manas enhances the trauma-informed capacities of professionals in the fields attached to Justice and Recovery by fostering reflective spaces and by offering MHPSS training for all actors engaging, directly or indirectly, with the issue of mass violence and trauma.
Training and reflectivity
We champion spaces for teams to reflect on their professional practice, case consultations, and clinical supervisions. Our approach enhances actors’ engagement with the multiple layers of determinants, including social and psychological, shaping individuals and communities affected by mass violence.
Mitigating the effects of trauma
The process also allows for the processing of intense emotions and for mitigating the effects of trauma onto frontline professionals.
Healing-centred engagement
Our trainings often cover essential psychological concepts inclusive of anthropological notions, capacity building, and Psychological First Aid (PFA), which are tailored to the needs of their practice. We equip teams with the skills needed to craft effective interventions and engagement with vulnerable individuals and groups, thus, enabling a healing-centred engagement.
Explore further with Our Work in Action.
Strategic Advocacy
We provide crucial support to survivors, activists, and participants in moments of vulnerability during key advocacy events, such as conferences and strategic platforms. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that participants access the emotional grounding needed to assert their voices, enabling them advocacy work on significant communication platforms.
Survivor-centric approach
Our commitment to accompanying the advocacy of survivors and activists has fostered sensitive and impactful conversations within the highest diplomatic circles, earning us a reputation for excellence in this vital service.
Multi-layered model
We follow a trauma-informed model of support that ensures a whole system approach to the support devised for participants-advocates. The key actors facilitating the event, therefore, become not only skilled in their response but also shaping the structure of the event so that it can contribute to the participants’ healing journey. Our model combines emotional accompaniment and crisis-response, with psychological first aid training for event facilitators alongside group and individual reflective spaces.
Contact us to find out more.
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Research
We drive transformation by marrying action with research, informed by the voices of those affected by mass violence—from victims of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) to ‘child soldiers’ and the perpetrators of this violence. The research we help produce is grounded in cutting-edge concepts and policies in the field that bring complex human experiences into the cultural context it arises from, whilst empowering those affected.
Bespoke methodologies
Our research is tailored to shape strategic policy-making, programming, funding, and to inform wider debates in the field.
Collaborative approach
At Manas, we leverage our extensive conceptual and clinical experience across humanitarian crisis and cultural settings to facilitate collaborative research that captures the most marginalised voices. We explore the nuanced interplay between psychological and social landscapes within the contexts of grief, trauma, and death, through a trauma-informed lens.
Social fabric and violence
Our approach allows us to uncover unique understandings of violence and its effects on individuals, alongside the ways in which the social fabric has been injured, weakened, and, therefore, simultaneously, how it can be restored.
We disseminate the analysis by developing products that inform action, such as public reports, policy briefs, training manuals, and guidelines.
Strategic Guidance
Our team has a long history of providing technical support to partner organisations engaging in Peacebuilding, Restorative and Criminal Justice, and the fields related to Recovery (ie; UN agencies, Governments, INGOs, CSOs). We offer guidance on the integration of culturally-grounded psychological insights to inform specific needs-assessment, strategic policies and programming, and the development of key documents, such as policy briefs and handbooks.
Trauma-informed
Our holistic approach involves combining guidance with reflective practice discussions, which has proven to be the most effective approach for professionals and organisations to navigate the complexities of trauma and violence.
MHPSS and the cultural fabric
Our MHPSS guidance in Manas is deeply rooted in the lived experiences of those affected by mass violence, as much as in the cultural fabric from which these experiences emerge. We champion a participatory and collaborative approach that brings experts-by-experience to the forefront of the decision and review of the work we produce. In doing so, we uphold the resilience-based approach to recovery: “Nothing about us, without us!”.
Intersectional
Our team uses their vast experience in clinical and research settings across conflict zones to shape priorities and to promote a deeper, intersectional understanding of mass violence that enhances justice and recovery for all.
Strengthening Practices
Manas enhances the trauma-informed capacities of professionals in the fields attached to Justice and Recovery by fostering reflective spaces and by offering MHPSS training for all actors engaging, directly or indirectly, with the issue of mass violence and trauma.
Training and reflectivity
We champion spaces for teams to reflect on their professional practice, case consultations, and clinical supervisions. Our approach enhances actors’ engagement with the multiple layers of determinants, including social and psychological, shaping individuals and communities affected by mass violence.
Mitigating the effects of trauma
The process also allows for the processing of intense emotions and for mitigating the effects of trauma onto frontline professionals.
Healing-centred engagement
Our trainings often cover essential psychological concepts inclusive of anthropological notions, capacity building, and Psychological First Aid (PFA), which are tailored to the needs of their practice. We equip teams with the skills needed to craft effective interventions and engagement with vulnerable individuals and groups, thus, enabling a healing-centred engagement.
Explore further with Our Work in Action.
Strategic Advocacy
We provide crucial support to survivors, activists, and participants in moments of vulnerability during key advocacy events, such as conferences and strategic platforms. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that participants access the emotional grounding needed to assert their voices, enabling them advocacy work on significant communication platforms.
Survivor-centric approach
Our commitment to accompanying the advocacy of survivors and activists has fostered sensitive and impactful conversations within the highest diplomatic circles, earning us a reputation for excellence in this vital service.
Multi-layered model
We follow a trauma-informed model of support that ensures a whole system approach to the support devised for participants-advocates. The key actors facilitating the event, therefore, become not only skilled in their response but also shaping the structure of the event so that it can contribute to the participants’ healing journey. Our model combines emotional accompaniment and crisis-response, with psychological first aid training for event facilitators alongside group and individual reflective spaces.
Contact us to find out more.