Juzoor Concludes “Help the Helpers” Project Supporting Frontline Workers in Gaza

Juzoor for Health and Social Development has successfully concluded the “Help the Helpers” project in the Gaza Strip.The project aimed to provide psychosocial support and stress management skills to frontline health and psychosocial workers operating under extremely challenging humanitarian conditions.

Over the course of the project implementation between October 2025 and March 2026, Juzoor organized 21 specialized training courses across different areas of Gaza, including North Gaza, Gaza City, Deir Al-Balah, and Khan Younis. These trainings reached 514 participants from diverse professional backgrounds, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, midwives, social workers, and other healthcare and administrative professionals working in the humanitarian response.

The initiative focused on strengthening participants’ psychological resilience, stress management skills, and self-care practices, while creating safe spaces for emotional expression and peer support. Through interactive training methods combining experiential learning, group activities, relaxation techniques, and reflective discussions, participants were able to develop practical coping tools to help them manage the intense pressures associated with working in emergency settings.

Project evaluation results demonstrated a significant increase in participants’ knowledge and awareness related to stress management and psychological well-being, reaching an improvement of more than 81% between pre- and post-training assessments.

Participants emphasized the importance of such initiatives, noting that frontline workers themselves often need psychological support while serving communities affected by crisis. Many highlighted that the training helped restore motivation, reduce stress, and strengthen their ability to continue providing services to the population in Gaza.

The “Help the Helpers” project reflects Juzoor’s commitment to supporting not only communities affected by crisis but also the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to serve them. By investing in the well-being of healthcare providers and psychosocial workers, the project contributes to sustaining quality humanitarian and health services during emergencies.

As the humanitarian situation continues to place enormous pressure on health systems and service providers, Juzoor calls for continued investment in mental health support programs for frontline workers, recognizing that caring for those who care for others is essential to sustaining effective humanitarian response.