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A holistic approach to tackling mental health issues in Somaliland
At SMHSO, we take a holistic approach to tackle mental health challenges, focusing not only on treatment but also on education and advocacy. Our work spans across several key areas to ensure lasting impact
APPEALS
Break The Chain
From £30 per month
Help us break the cycle of mental health challenges by raising awareness and providing crucial resources. This campaign focuses on stopping the recurring patterns that can lead to mental health crises, offering tools, support, and education to help individuals and families.
Nourishing Meals
£80/Month for a family
Build A Home
Estimated total cost: £15,000
Recovery Fund
Estimated cost: £4000
OUR MISSION
To advocate for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and raise awareness within the Somaliland community to eliminate stigma. Our focus is on supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who struggle with mental health disorders by sponsoring treatment, providing medication, and ensuring continuous follow-up care. We are committed to making sure no one faces mental illness alone.
OUR VALUES
To advocate for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and raise awareness within the Somaliland community to eliminate stigma. Our focus is on supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who struggle with mental health disorders by sponsoring treatment, providing medication, and ensuring continuous follow-up care. We are committed to making sure no one faces mental illness alone.
Build a Home
Estimated total cost: £15000
Help cover the costs of building a small house for a family of a patient. This will ensure a safe and supportive environment throughout the year. This
campaign ensures individuals receive the ongoing care and medication they need to thrive, offering a stable foundation for their recovery journey in their
own home.
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£7,500 raised
£15000
Your Impact
WHY OUR MISSION MATTERS
The need for mental health support in Somaliland is immense. Decades of civil war, trauma, and poverty have led to what experts call an “explosion” of mental health conditions . In fact, Somaliland is reported to have one of the highest rates of mental illness in the world . A World Health Organization study in 2010 estimated that up to one in three Somalis has been affected by some form of mental illness – a rate significantly higher than in other post-conflict nations . Yet, stigma and the lack of services mean many go untreated. Families, with no place to turn, often resort to desperate measures: in rural villages and city neighborhoods alike, it is not uncommon for relatives to chain loved ones with mental illness at home to prevent harm . These individuals live without freedom or proper care – hidden away and marginalized by society.
“We need to help the helpless,” says our founder, speaking to the heart of our mission . Every person struggling with mental health deserves care, respect, and a chance at recovery, and that is what SMHSO strives to provide.
OUR PARTNERS
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