Hand on Heart – Enhancing Mental Health Care in Cameroon
A project from Mindful Change Foundation (MCF) in Yaoundé, Cameroon
We work to improve the living conditions of mentally ill people in Cameroon. Our approach includes providing easily accessible information on mental illnesses, how to deal with them, raising social awareness and building a network of professionals.
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About this project
Mindful Change Foundation (MCF) from Mindful Change Foundation (MCF) is responsible for this project
Hand on Heart Cameroon is dedicated to improving mental health care and raising awareness about mental health issues in Cameroon. Founded by the Cameroonian Sandrine Tchouamou Magwa, who was deeply affected by her family's struggles with mental health, the lack of help and stigma by society, the organization aims to address the significant mental health challenges in Cameroon, including inadequate infrastructure and lack of awareness. Our mission is to demystify mental illness and support those affected through comprehensive care and education.
About Us: Hand on Heart Cameroon is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 and rebranded in 2015. With a dedicated team of volunteers from Cameroon and around the world, we strive to support individuals facing mental illnesses and educate the public about the importance of mental health.
Our Objectives:
1. Raise Public Awareness:
About Us: Hand on Heart Cameroon is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 and rebranded in 2015. With a dedicated team of volunteers from Cameroon and around the world, we strive to support individuals facing mental illnesses and educate the public about the importance of mental health.
Our Objectives:
1. Raise Public Awareness:
- Conduct educational campaigns to inform the public about mental health and well-being.
- Organize events such as the World Mental Health Day to engage and educate the community.
2. Enhance Mental Health Care Structures:
- Collaborate with rural public hospitals to establish contact points for individuals in need of mental health support.
- Improve access to affordable mental health care, including consultations and medication.
3. Empower Mental Health Professionals:
- Train additional mental health professionals to improve care within existing health facilities.
- Support psychologists and other mental health workers through workshops and resources.
4. Research and Data Collection:
- Collaborate with local universities to conduct research and gather comprehensive data on mental health conditions in Cameroon.
- Use findings to advocate for better mental health policies and resource allocation.
How You Can Help: Your generous contributions will enable us to achieve these goals and make a significant impact on the mental health landscape in Cameroon. Every donation brings us closer to creating a society where mental health care is accessible and stigma-free.
As the umbrella organisation, the Mindful Change Foundation is the primary recipient of the donations, which will then be forwarded to Hands on Heart Cameroon.
The project aims to lay a robust foundation for sustainable mental health care improvements in Cameroon. We appreciate your support and look forward to making a lasting difference together.
For more information, please visit our website.
As the umbrella organisation, the Mindful Change Foundation is the primary recipient of the donations, which will then be forwarded to Hands on Heart Cameroon.
The project aims to lay a robust foundation for sustainable mental health care improvements in Cameroon. We appreciate your support and look forward to making a lasting difference together.
For more information, please visit our website.
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