Network for Africa

Network for Africa addresses the invisible wounds of war and genocide that persist long after international attention has moved elsewhere. Working with trusted local partners, we transform lives in post-conflict sub-Saharan African communities by delivering evidence-based mental health interventions and sustainable livelihood programmes. This approach enables survivors to rebuild their lives with dignity whilst strengthening entire communities for long-term resilience. Operating across four countries - Burundi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uganda - we bridge critical gaps in mental health provision through locally-led and culturally sensitive programmes that deliver measurable, lasting change. In post-conflict sub-Saharan Africa, millions of survivors carry the invisible burden of trauma. One in five people in these regions live with untreated mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD or psychosis. Yet mental health care remains virtually non-existent in many communities, with few trained professionals, deep-rooted stigma, and no support systems. Research shows that conflict-affected regions are caught in cycles of poverty that compound mental health challenges. Without intervention, these conditions strip individuals of their ability to work, care for families or participate in community life, perpetuating isolation and destitution. This cycle is entirely preventable with the right intervention.