About AMHHR
We are working to make Sierra Leone's policies and communities reflect that — through education, advocacy, support, and meaningful policy change.
Why we exist
In Sierra Leone, mental illness is still widely misunderstood. Stigma, misinformation, limited access to care, and gaps in legal protection can leave people isolated and excluded.
AMHHR believes this must change. Mental health is not simply a medical issue. It is also a question of dignity, equality, inclusion, and human rights.
Community fieldwork
Bo District, Sierra Leone
Building change from the community upward
Misunderstanding around mental illness can lead to stigma, discrimination, neglect, and harmful responses. At the same time, limited mental health services mean that many people struggle to find appropriate support.
These challenges affect not only individuals, but also families, communities, and the wider development of Sierra Leone.
AMHHR brings together community education, advocacy, support, and policy engagement. We work close to the people affected while also challenging systems that can leave them behind.
What guides us
Mental health should never be treated as a private misfortune to be hidden, feared, or endured alone.
We work alongside communities in Bo District and beyond, particularly where people are often left out of national conversations.
Awareness alone is not enough. We combine grassroots action with sustained advocacy for stronger policies and protections.
People with lived experience, women, young people, families, and communities should have a voice in shaping the solutions.
Our belief
“No one should be excluded, discriminated against, or denied dignity because of their mental health.”
Our story
AMHHR's full story is still being written. Our work grows from a simple conviction: communities should not have to accept silence, stigma, and exclusion as the price of living with mental illness.
As our organization grows, we will continue documenting the people, partnerships, lessons, and moments that have shaped this journey.
What we stand for
Mission
To make mental health a matter of dignity, not shame, through education, advocacy, support, and sustained engagement with policymakers.
Vision
A Sierra Leone where the lift the veil that keeps young people, (especially young people who lack access to mental health services), locked in a state of isolation and silence, stigma, shame, and irrational fears.
Approach
We combine community-level action with policy advocacy so that progress is not limited to awareness, but reflected in systems, institutions, and protections.
The people behind AMHHR
Our team, volunteers, partners, and community members bring different experiences and perspectives to the work.
Team profiles and photographs will be published as our organization continues to grow.
Accountability
AMHHR is a grassroots mental health advocacy charity registered in Sierra Leone, based in Bo District with a secondary presence in the UK.
Transparency and accountability are important to how we build trust with communities, partners, and supporters.
Governance documentation
Registration, governance, policies, and compliance documents will be made available here as they are published.
Be part of the change
