IACAPAP Challenge Grant

Overview

The project is called the 'IACAPAP Challenge Grant'. The mission of IACAPAP is to advocate for the promotion of mental health and the development of children and adolescents through policy, practice, and research. The grant is aimed at raising funds that will support these initiatives, as well as other programs, initiatives, activities and events organised by IACAPAP.

The challenge grant was initiated with the idea of Prof Myron Belfer, who is the Honorary President of IACAPAP (International Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions). Prof Belfer has generously pledged to contribute and match the total donations collected towards this grant.

Challenge Grant Phase II

IACAPAP Challenge Grant Phase II is a continuation of the previous project, which was initiated on May 20th, 2024. This crucial initiative is focused on securing funding to support IACAPAP fellowship programs. It aims to provide essential travel grant support to selected fellows participating in the Helmut Remschmidt Research Seminar (HRRS) and the Donald J Cohen Fellowship Program (DJCFP) and operating fund to support the Early Career Group (ECG) development program.

The Donald J Cohen Fellowship Program (the DJCF Program) is a training program for young professionals inaugurated at the 2004 IACAPAP World Congress in Berlin. Its aim is to foster the professional development of emerging leaders in child and adolescent mental health worldwide, with leadership interpreted appropriately for different regions and countries.

The Helmut Remschmidt Research Seminar Program was initiated in 2007, and this is a training program for young mental health professionals, but its specific focus is on enhancing expertise in the area of research relevant to infant, child, adolescent and family mental health. It aims to deepen understanding of the conceptualisation, implementation and interpretation of research in the field and to expand appreciation of how research activity can contribute to improving services internationally.

The Early Career Group (ECG) aims to complement existing IACAPAP activities and initiatives and provide a large network that would allow early career and trainee child and adolescent psychiatrists and allied professionals to network on a continuous basis, share ideas and experiences and build a foundation for stronger professional networks of international cooperation into the future.

We have set an ambitious target of raising 22,000 Euros, following the 6,189 Euros raised in our previous campaign. With your help, we believe we can reach this goal. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to making a significant impact.

How You Can Help
1. Donate: Every Euro you give will be matched, doubling your impact.
2. Spread the Word: Share our mission with friends, family, and colleagues.
3. Get Involved: Participate in our events and initiatives to further our cause.

The Challenge Grant Phase II campaign has closed.