Sunna Al-Amal

Vision Statement To create innovations in mental health and community development in Palestine. Mission Statement As a non-profit organization, we are committed to providing effective, innovative and culturally appropriate community development services. Our mission is to create a sustainable community of skilled and trained professionals, dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of all individuals and the community living in Palestine. Goals and Objectives 1. To improve the psycho-social and social performance of individuals and groups within the community, including preventative approaches. 2. To increase the capability, efficiency and performance of individuals and institutions working in mental health and the community by providing access to specialist training services, focusing on psycho-social theory and technical skills. 3. To produce academically and technically-skilled accredited professionals to work within the Palestinian community as community mental health specialists. 4. To conduct clinical and community research designed to investigate service quality, outcomes of mental health treatment, and the prevalence of mental health difficulties in the Palestinian community. 5. To promote awareness of mental health issues in the community, achieve equity for mental health care comparable to other health care, and reduce stigma and discrimination against those with mental illnesses. 6. Increasing the access to services and empowering marginalized and vulnerable groups who are affected by domestic, political and social violence including women, children and refugees. 7. To collaborate with socially engaged, culturally-competent community partners who share similar visions and goals.