Our Programs and Services
At NekeTerah Community-Based Organization (CBO), we are committed to delivering holistic, community-driven programs that address the real challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Our approach is rooted in compassion, local participation, and evidence-based solutions that aim to restore hope, promote emotional healing, and create pathways to empowerment. We recognize that true transformation begins at the grassroots level—by listening to communities, mobilizing local strengths, and providing inclusive access to support services. From mental health to education, economic empowerment to policy advocacy, our programs are thoughtfully integrated to respond to the diverse and intersecting needs of the people we serve.
Our work spans across the following key areas:

🧠 1. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
We promote mental well-being and reduce stigma by offering:
Mental health awareness campaigns
Individual and group counseling sessions
Peer-led support groups
Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Mental Health First Aid training

🚫 2. Substance Use Prevention and Rehabilitation
To curb drug and alcohol abuse, we implement:
Community sensitization and education
Rehabilitation referrals and reintegration support
School-based drug-use prevention programs
Family and caregiver capacity building

❤️ 3. HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health Integration
We provide holistic, inclusive health support through:
HIV prevention and education
Psychosocial support for people living with HIV (PLHIV)
Adolescent reproductive health outreach
Services for high-risk and vulnerable groups

💼 5. Livelihood and Economic Empowerment
To foster resilience and self-reliance, we support:
Vocational and life-skills training
Youth and women entrepreneurship
Financial literacy and savings groups
Reintegration support for former addicts and ex-offenders

📚 4. Education Access and Retention
We advocate for equal learning opportunities by providing:
Inclusive education policy advocacy
School-based mental health programs
Support for orphans and vulnerable children
Life-skills and mentorship initiatives

📣 6. Advocacy, Governance & Policy Engagement
We promote rights-based development through:
Engagement with government on mental health policies
Community mobilization for advocacy
Leadership capacity development
Civic education and legal rights awareness

📊 7. Research and Evidence-Based Programming
We ground our work in data and learning by:
Conducting community needs assessments
Documenting success stories and best practices
Implementing monitoring and evaluation systems
Sharing findings through reports and forums

🤝 8. Community Healing, Wellness & Social Cohesion
To nurture peaceful, united communities, we offer:
Wellness forums and healing dialogues
Conflict resolution programs
Peacebuilding through cultural and recreational activities
Mental health support during and after crises