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StrongMinds

Group therapy for depression in sub-Saharan Africa

Strong evidence
Uganda, ZambiaMental HealthWomen & Girls

Why we chose this charity

StrongMinds delivers group interpersonal therapy for women with depression in Uganda and Zambia. Founders Pledge rates them as the most cost-effective mental health charity they have evaluated. Depression affects over 300 million people globally with very limited treatment access in low-income countries.

Cost-effectiveness

approximate cost per person treated for depression. 75% of clients become depression-free by end of the 6-week program.
Source: Founders Pledge

Impact estimates involve uncertainty. Click the source to read the full methodology.

About

Provides group therapy to treat depression in Africa.

Ratings & research

Independently verified
Charity Navigator: 92/100

Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify current rating.

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