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The Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) convened government, civil society, and international partners for a Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on developing a Psychological First Aid (PFA) Foundation Course curriculum. This initiative comes at a critical time, as Botswana continue to face floods, droughts, pandemics, and the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence (GBV). These emergencies leave not only visible damage but also deep psychological scars, reminding us of that mental health and psychosocial support are central to true recovery. By shaping a context-specific PFA curriculum, stakeholders aim to equip frontline responders and volunteers with the skills to provide timely, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care. Speaking on behalf of the Secretary General Ms. Neo Mogowa the Head of Programmes Health, emphasized: “At the Botswana Red Cross, we believe that when disasters strike, true resilience begins with the courage to comfort, the will to listen, and the power to stand together.” She highlighted that disaster response and recovery plans must prioritize continued, consistent, and context-specific mental health and psychosocial support. ENDS