Philanthropy & Partnerships
Transform Mental Health in Africa
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide — yet in sub-Saharan Africa, fewer than one in ten people affected receive treatment.
At StrongMinds, we believe mental health care should be accessible to everyone. Our community-based therapy model is free, proven, and scalable — and with strategic partners, we’re expanding across Uganda and Zambia to reach millions more.
Your philanthropy can help make that possible.
Why Mental Health in Africa
Mental health is foundational to every aspect of human development — education, employment, gender equality, and community resilience.
When a mother, student, or young person overcomes depression, the ripple effects reach far beyond that individual. Families strengthen. Children return to school. Communities thrive.
Since 2013, StrongMinds has treated over 250,000 people for depression.
Our results are evidence-based, with up to 80% sustaining recovery six months after therapy. Each group is led by trained local facilitators — nearly all women — ensuring the solution is African-led and community-rooted.
Partnering for Scalable Impact
We invite philanthropic partners, foundations, family offices, and corporate teams to join us in transforming mental health in Africa.
Your partnership can:
- Expand access to care: Fund therapy groups in underserved regions of Uganda and Zambia.
- Train community leaders: Support facilitator training that empowers women to deliver therapy in their own communities.
- Invest in innovation: Accelerate research connecting mental health with climate resilience, education, and economic opportunity.
- Build resilient communities: Help integrate mental health into broader development goals across Africa.
Why Partner with StrongMinds
Proven: Over a decade of data confirms our group therapy model effectively treats depression at scale.
Efficient: Each program is designed for replication and local leadership.
Sustainable: Communities continue running groups long after initial funding ends.
Transformative: Mental health care becomes a catalyst for progress in education, employment, and gender equity.
“StrongMinds isn’t just treating depression — it’s creating ripple effects across entire communities.”
— Partner Organization, Uganda
Featured Partners
We’re proud to collaborate with visionary funders and foundations who share our commitment to expanding mental health care in Africa, including: Mulago Foundation, Segal Family Foundation, and Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.
Together, we’re redefining what effective, scalable mental health care looks like — and proving that lasting change starts from within communities.
See all our supporters →Focus Areas for Philanthropic Collaboration
- Women & Mental Health
Partner to reach more women and mothers through therapy groups that improve family and community wellbeing. - Mental Health
Expand access for adolescents and young adults, ensuring emotional resilience early in life. - Climate & Mental Health
Support emerging research linking environmental stress, displacement, and depression in African communities. - Policy & Advocacy
Fund evidence-based research and policy briefs connecting mental health to global development and climate frameworks.
Corporate & Brand Partnerships
We also collaborate with global companies and brands committed to making mental health part of their social responsibility strategy.
Through CSR partnerships, your company can fund community therapy programs, integrate mental health into sustainability goals, and engage employees in purpose-driven giving.
Contact our Philanthropic Partnerships Team →Join Us
Your philanthropy can help millions recover from depression and reclaim their lives.
Together, we can build a future where mental health is recognized as essential to wellbeing — and where African-led solutions lead the way.