Welcome to Action for Mental Health-Kenya (AMH-K), a pioneering non-governmental
organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by mental illness
in Kenya. Located in Kisumu City and operating primarily in western Kenya, AMH-K was
originally founded in the 1990s under the name St Francis Development Program. It emerged
from a grassroots movement led by marginalized women in Nyanza, Western Kenya—primarily
widows who had experienced mental health challenges due to societal stigma linked to non-practice of the
traditional cultural of widow. This situation was further exacerbated by the advent of HIV/AIDS.
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
To be a leading provider of inclusive advocacy, awareness, education and support that provides mental health for all.
A society which actively values and supports the needs and rights of people living with mental illness.
AMH-K emphasizes organizational and community-level capacity building to enhance mental health service delivery and community integration
AMH-K leverages existing community health systems and public institutions to deliver comprehensive mental health services
AMH-K conducts robust advocacy efforts to promote the rights of people living with mental health disabilities
AMH-K empowers individuals with mental disabilities to overcoming social economic and physical barriers
AMH-K is committed to advancing knowledge in mental health through partnerships with local and international institutions