Observatoire Psycavi

The Observatoire PSYCAVI is composed of a team of 15 researchers from four countries (France, Canada, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo) and has branches in four regions (Quebec, Kigali, Bukavu, Goma)! The mission of the Observatoire PSYCAVI is to compile, develop, and share the most relevant scientific knowledge possible regarding the psychological health of populations exposed to armed conflicts and intergroup violence. It is imperative to understand how the mental and cognitive health of survivors is affected by their exposure to these conflicts and violence in order to: (1) Promote the construction of lasting peace within affected communities, (2) Support individuals in these communities in their adaptive capacity, (3) Create conditions conducive to social cohesion in countries welcoming refugees. We have recently secured support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for our activities over the next seven years. We aspire to strengthen ties with community organizations, local and international non-governmental organizations in each of the countries where we operate.