the Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) is a regional non-profit organization that is registered in South Africa under section 21 of the Companies Act. REPSSI has worked in East and Southern African (ESA) Region since inception and has established itself as a leading African mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) organisation.

It contributes to the growing body of evidence for psychosocial and mental wellbeing as a critical enabler of social, health, and education outcomes for children, adolescents, and youth. REPSSI is also host to the Regional Inter-Agency Task Team on Children and AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa (RIATT-ESA), a regional advocacy platform for children and HIV.

In its fifth strategic phase (2021-2025), REPSSI envisions that; all girls, boys, and youth enjoy psychosocial and mental wellbeing. The organisation’s mission is; to lead in innovative MHPSS interventions to transform policy and practice for girls, boys, and youth in Africa to reach their potential.