This fellowship program is designed to encourage Black-led capacity building towards better mental health across Africa and the African Diaspora.
This unique program focuses on providing Afghan-led, trauma-informed wraparound services for newly-settled Afghan communities in California.
SAMHI has officially launched and is active in Ontario, Canada and Chittagong, Bangladesh. Check out our latest work here and prior projects below.
The Black Mental Health Program was established in 2021 to support Black-led capacity building throughout Africa and the African Diaspora. Our ultimate goal is to achieve better mental health by uniting Africa and the African Diaspora through work that centers wellness, racial justice and healing.
(pictured left, Biko & Onyango, BMH team members)
The Black Mental Health Program takes a dynamic, culturally-responsive approach to programming. Past and current program activities include; mental health literacy trainings, healing & learning spaces, social media campaigns as well as fellowships and spaces dedicated to career exploration & development.
(picture right, a mental health literacy training in Kenya)
You can support the Black Mental Health Program by donating, building partnerships and spreading the word. We invite you to learn more about our program by visiting the program page and reaching out with any ideas, questions or reflections.
Thank you for considering being part of the
Black Mental Health Program.