Location
Yaoundé & Douala
Community Served
Adolescents, youth, and young adults aged 13–30
Beneficiaries
2,200
Project Period
1 March 2024
Project Objectives
Project Objectives
- Reduce stigma around mental health among youth and communities
- Train peer counselors in basic mental health first aid
- Establish safe spaces for youth to discuss mental health challenges
- Connect youth in crisis to professional mental health services
Key Outcomes
Key Outcomes
- 2,200 youth engaged in mental health awareness sessions
- 65 peer counselors trained and active
- 4 safe spaces established in schools and community centers
- 300+ youth referred to professional counseling services
Impact Statistics
2,200
Youth Engaged
65
Peer Counselors
4
Safe Spaces
300+
Referrals Made
Community Voices
“
I was struggling silently with depression. The safe space at my school gave me a place to speak without judgment. I got help and I am doing so much better now.
Sandra Bello
Youth Participant, Yaoundé
“
Mental health was a taboo in our community. BEGARH helped us understand that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Pastor Emmanuel Ndi
Community Leader, Douala
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