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Project Director — IVMHO–Gambia
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Provides leadership and oversees IVMHO’s projects in The Gambia, supporting programme planning, partnerships, team coordination, and implementation.
IVMHO–The Gambia
Supporting mental health and psychosocial wellbeing through awareness, compassionate care, and community action.
About The Gambia
The Gambia is a small West African country situated along the River Gambia, bordered by Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Banjul. Covering approximately 11,300 square kilometres, the country has a rich cultural heritage shaped by diverse communities, languages, and traditions.
Mental Health in The Gambia
Mental health remains an important public health and development concern. Access to care is affected by stigma, financial barriers, long travel distances, and the concentration of specialist services in urban areas. Depression, anxiety, and substance-use disorders can go unrecognised or untreated, affecting individuals, families, and livelihoods.
IVMHO–The Gambia’s Contribution
IVMHO–The Gambia works to address these challenges through school and community mental health awareness, home care support, psychoeducation, volunteer training, and collaboration with health professionals and local stakeholders. By promoting early help-seeking, supporting families, and connecting people to appropriate services, IVMHO contributes to stronger community support and improved psychosocial wellbeing. Its approach places dignity, inclusion, and compassionate care at the centre of its work.
Meet the IVMHO–Gambia Team
Our team leads and coordinates IVMHO’s mental health and psychosocial support programmes across The Gambia.
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National Coordinator for School and Community Mental Health
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Coordinates school and community mental health awareness programmes, working with schools, communities, and volunteers to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental wellbeing.
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National Coordinator for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Home Care Support
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Coordinates MHPSS and Home Care Support programmes, supporting individuals and families through psychoeducation, home visits, psychosocial activities, referrals, and follow-up care.
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National Coordinator for Psychodrama and Psychomedia
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Coordinates psychodrama and psychomedia activities, using drama, storytelling, and media to raise mental health awareness, encourage emotional expression, reduce stigma, and promote psychosocial wellbeing.
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National Administrative Coordinator
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Coordinates administrative operations, including record-keeping, correspondence, meeting arrangements, logistics, and communication to support programme delivery.
Our approach
We collaborate with communities, volunteers and local partners, with a focus on dignity, inclusion and humane, holistic mental health care.
National Coordination and Contacts
National coordinator details will be added after confirmation.
The Gambia team profiles and biographies are presented above. Names and photographs are awaiting confirmation.