Peter Badimak YARO - Executive Director
Peter Badimak YARO is the Executive Director of BasicNeeds-Ghana (BNGh). He serves as the secretary to the Board of Directors of BNGh. Peter Yaro is a civil society leader and public mental health specialist with over two decades work experience, with varied country and international level experience promoting and facilitating secure and inclusive people-centered development. Since 2004, Peter has been in the mental health and development advocacy space contributing to make mental health and inclusive development priority issues in Ghana and globally. Peter had previously worked for Voluntary Service Overseas, ActionAid and World Neighbors with a stint with Government of Ghana civil service. Peter holds a PhD in Public Health (Health Policy Planning and Management; community mental health systems), with Masters level academic and professional qualifications in Public Mental Health, Leadership, Community Development and Environment, and a BA (Hon) in Sociology. Peter is involved in international multi-country, multi-site research projects; current ones being HOPE Africa and Y-NIND intervention research programmes and the HHSDGs Thinktank. He is a member of the Catalyst2030 Mental Health Collaboration, Global Mental
Health Action Network (MHAN), and World Association on Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR). He also serves in the Boards of a number of non-profit non-governmental organisations.
Adam Dokurugu Yahaya - Head of Programmes
Adam Dokurugu Yahaya is a seasoned project management professional with 19 years of experience in the mental health and development sector. His expertise covers social work, governance, and sustainable development, with a strong emphasis on programme management. Adam is particularly skilled in building partnerships and networks to advocate for mental health, disability, human rights, youth empowerment, gender equality, and social inclusion. As the Head of Programmes, Adam leads the implementation of programme and projects, ensuring they are successfully implemented and aligned with organizational goals. His role also involves fostering strong partnerships with Local Government agencies and stakeholders, promoting transparency, accountability, and social inclusion. His role also includes strengthening the capacity of local partners and empowering people with lived experience of mental health conditions self representation and dialogue with District Assemblies for inclusion in the development priorities of the Assemblies. Adam holds a Master’s degree in Governance and Sustainable Development from the University of Cape Coast and a Bachelors in Social Work from the University of Ghana. He is a member in good standing Project Management Institute, Ghana Chapter and brings extensive experience in leading interventions in to deliver mental healthcare to rural, underserved communities in Ghana