Organizations Forge Strategic Partnership to Amplify Mental Health Outreach
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May 30, 2025 – Yesterday, Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, Enugu, Nigeria, sealed a transformative partnership with Mental Health Universe, Kampala, Uganda, to expand community-based mental health initiatives across both countries. This collaboration will significantly extend both organizations’ reach, fostering greater awareness, reducing stigma, and enhancing access to mental health support for individuals affected by mental illness and mental health conditions.
The partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations to deliver impactful benefits, including:
Expanded Community Outreaches: Joint efforts will increase the frequency and scope of mental health awareness campaigns, reaching underserved rural and urban communities in Nigeria and Uganda with education and resources.
Enhanced Resource Sharing: By pooling expertise, training materials, and peer support networks, the partnership will improve the quality and accessibility of mental health services, ensuring more individuals receive timely support.
Strengthened Advocacy: Unified advocacy efforts will amplify calls for increased mental health funding and policy reforms, addressing Nigeria’s and Uganda’s critical resource gap, where less than 5% of the national health budget is allocated to mental health.
Reduced Stigma: Collaborative workshops and media campaigns will promote understanding and acceptance, empowering individuals to seek help without fear of discrimination, a persistent challenge in Nigerian and Ugandan societies.
Capacity Building: The partnership will facilitate training for community health workers and peer educators, equipping them to address mental health challenges effectively and sustainably.
“This partnership marks a pivotal step toward democratizing mental health support in Uganda,” said Reverend Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, Founder and Executive Director of Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation. “By joining forces with Mental Health Universe, we are not only expanding our reach but also building a stronger, more inclusive framework for recovery and resilience.”
Mr Rukundo Benjamin, Founder of Mental Health Universe, added, “Together, we can break the silence surrounding mental health and provide hope to those struggling. This collaboration will create lasting change by empowering communities with the tools and knowledge to prioritize mental well-being.”
The partnership aligns with the global theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, “Recovery Is Real,” highlighting that with proper support, individuals with mental illnesses and mental health conditions can achieve meaningful recovery. Both organizations are committed to driving measurable impact, building on evidence that community-based interventions, like those supported by similar initiatives, have reached millions and improved mental health outcomes.
For more information about the partnership or to get involved, send an email to:
info@copeandlive.foundation or mentalhealthuniverseofficial@outlook.com
About Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation
Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (www.copeandlive.foundation) is a leading mental health NGO in Nigeria dedicated to promoting mental health education, advocacy, and support, empowering individuals to navigate mental health challenges with resilience and hope especially through their Mental health Academy - COLI academy (www.coliacademy.org)
About Mental Health Universe, Kampala, Uganda
Mental Health Universe (https://x.com/mhealthuniverse) is a leading Ugandan organization focused on raising mental health awareness, providing peer support, and advocating for accessible mental health services to foster community well-being.
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