Lesson Learned from Post-Disaster Psychosocial Support for Children in Palu, Central Sulawesi-Indonesia

In the aftermath of the devastating Palu disaster in fered deep psychological trauma. At the request of faith partnership with Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA), conducted a psychosocial support training program for volunteers, including Qur'an recitation teachers and Sunday school teachers in Palu. These trained volunteers then initiated a psychosocial support initiative for children in the area. Years later, WVI and UKRIDA conducted a reflective study of the program, collecting data from 40 volunteers through focus group discussions and surveys. The study identified key themes, including the effectiveness of the training, reflections on program implementation, lessons learned, and recommendations for future programs. The study underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder involvement, particularly that of faith-based organizations, in providing psychosocial support in disasteraffected areas. Given the recurring threat of disasters in the region, the study advocates for transparent collaboration among various social stakeholders. To build need to be widely disseminated, and the need for continpaper.