sisana kidane

I am a mental health specialist and humanitarian professional with expertise in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), protection, case management, translation, transcription, training, and self and collective care. With a background in psychiatry and integrated clinical and community mental health, I have experience supporting individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, trauma, and other challenging circumstances. My work includes psychosocial support, protection programming, training facilitation, and promoting resilience and well-being among individuals and groups. I offer English-to-Tigrinya translation of manuals, toolkits, and guidance materials, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. I also provide transcription and qualitative research support, including key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and transcription of qualitative data. As a self and collective care expert, I have collaborated with humanitarian and feminist organizations to promote staff well-being, resilience, and sustainable care practices. Additionally, I have experience reviewing publications, developing training materials, facilitating learning sessions, and supporting professional documentation. My services include: - MHPSS and humanitarian protection support - Protection case management - English-to-Tigrinya translation - Audio and qualitative research transcription - Training facilitation and material development - Self and collective care consultancy - Qualitative research support - Document review and report writing Fluent in Tigrinya, Amharic, and English, I am committed to delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, confidential, and timely services tailored to each client's needs. I bring professionalism, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to meaningful impact in every assignment.