Advancing Mental Health, Human Rights & Inclusive Development In Ghana.
Empowering People. Strengthening Communities.
Live with dignity Inclusive communities. A fairer Ghana
Our Impact
Since 2002
Across Ghana
Creating real change
Towards healthier lives
Working with people with mental health conditions, their families and communities to
About BasicNeeds-Ghana
A more inclusive Ghana for all
BasicNeeds-Ghana is a pioneer and leading mental health and development advocacy organisation in Ghana, with over 20 years’ experience transforming the lives of people with mental health conditions or epilepsy, their families and communities.
Through integrated community-based mental health care, socioeconomic rehabilitation, rights-based public policy advocacy, anti-stigma awareness creation and inclusive community development, we promote recovery and social inclusion.
Stronger People. Healthier Communities. A Fairer World.
Our Areas of Work
Capacity Building
Equipping people to work on mental health issues.
Community Mental Health
Developing accessible and quality services.
Secure Livelihoods
Creating opportunities for affected people.
Policy Advocacy & Research
Generating and applying real-world evidence.
Collaboration
Forging partnerships to improve mental health provision.
Our Projects
Projects Creating Real Change
Promoting Climate Resilient Organic Vegetable farming and small ruminants rearing among persons with mental health conditions and their primary caregivers and vulnerable widows in Northern Ghana
Hope Research Project targets needs of homeless people with severe mental illness
Ghana Risperdal Access Initiative
Our Impact
Stronger Communities. Brighter Futures.
Over the years, we have worked with communities across Ghana to improve mental health, create opportunities and promote inclusion.
Stories
Real People. Real Change.
This support has completely changed our lives.
Grace Atagra, Champion, Upper East Region
Recovery. Opportunity. Dignity.
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Help us build a Ghana where everyone with a mental health condition can live a meaningful life in inclusive and supportive communities.