Our Impact
We are constantly monitoring our results and testing new innovations to achieve scale.
Our innovations are
Driven by a data-centered approach
Our modelKey indicators:
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Total people reached
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Direct impact on an individuals’ symptoms
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Indirect impact on household and family
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Cost-effectiveness
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Qualitative research and stories
Direct Impact
The Numbers
622,000
People
Treated for
depression to-date.
75%
Of clients, on average, are
depression-free after therapy ends.
Spillover Effects
Indirect Impacts
For every woman we treat for
depression, four members of
her family feel the benefits
2.48 Million
people indirectly benefiting
from household and
community spillover effects
Benefits to Individuals and Their Families
16% increase
in clients reporting regular engagement in work or economic activity
30% increase
in clients reporting sending their children to school regularly
28% increase
in clients reporting they feel socially connected
13% increase
in clients reporting feeding their children regular meals
Rapidly Scaling Our Reach
Innovation and partnerships have driven our rapid growth.
Focused on
Cost-Effectiveness
We use the term “cost-per-person” (CPP) as our primary indicator of cost-efficiency. The CPP is determined by dividing our total clients treated by our total operating costs, revealing how much it costs to treat depression in one individual in Africa. As we scale our reach to hundreds of thousands of people, the cost-per-person for a full cycle of depression treatment steadily decreases.
Empowerment through therapy
Transforming lives and livelihoods
“Before StrongMinds intervened, I didn’t have a direction at all. I did random jobs with no thought of ever being able to have my own business. But, the therapy group gave me a chance to engage with great minds. Because of my experiences in the group, my mind-set totally changed. With the savings I made, I was able to start my own business six months after finishing therapy. It’s funny to know that it doesn’t even take that much capital to start up if you have the right advice.”
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