Extension of Cognitive Processing Therapy to Project Ushindi in the Democratic Republic of Congo

IMA World Health (Interchurch Medical Assistance) is expanding upon a successful program of USAID work addressing gender and sexual based violence in the Eastern corridor of the Democratic Republic of Congo where sexual assault on women have reached staggering levels. The expanded project goals integrate an evidence based treatment for trauma-exposed populations (CPT) with existing IMA programs, named USHINDI (Swahili for Overcome) to:  (1) increase access to timely and quality comprehensive services for individuals affected by SGBV (psycho-social, medical, legal, and socio-economic assistance); 2) improve the quality of services and interventions for individuals and communities affected by SGBV; and 3) reduce the vulnerability of individuals to future acts of abuse and violence.