About us

Ghana's Voice for Mental Health.

In Ghana, too many people face mental health crises alone - not because no one cares, but because support is hard to find. Yonkodo Foundation exists to change that: a free helpline, trained volunteers, and campaigns that make asking for help feel possible.

Our mission

What We Stand For

We believe that every life deserves support. Yonkodo Foundation exists to reduce suffering caused by mental health crises through accessible, compassionate care - delivered by people who genuinely care.

Free Helpline Support

A free, confidential listening line available to anyone in Ghana who needs someone to talk to.

Anti-Stigma Campaigns

Challenging harmful misconceptions and normalising open conversations around mental health.

Volunteer Training

Equipping compassionate volunteers with active listening skills and mental health awareness.

Hall of Fame

An annual initiative honouring outstanding contributions to mental health advocacy in Ghana.

Our vision

A Ghana Where No One Suffers in Silence

To be Ghana's leading voice in mental health advocacy, awareness, and patient support - building a society where seeking help is seen as strength, not weakness.

We listen without judgment, every time.

Our support is free and open to everyone.

We grow stronger by supporting each other.

Our story

Built on a belief that every life matters.

Yonkodo Foundation was born from a simple recognition: too many people in Ghana were facing mental health crises alone - not for lack of care, but for lack of access. We set out to change that.

We started with a phone call

A free, confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers - no appointments, no fees, just a compassionate voice ready to listen.

We grew into the community

From schools to workplaces, we expanded outreach to bring mental health conversations to where people actually are.

We invested in our volunteers

Structured training in active listening, mental health awareness, and referral support - because good intentions need good skills.

We started changing the culture

Anti-stigma campaigns challenging harmful misconceptions and making it safe to say "I need help" across Ghana.

Our people

The People Behind Yonkodo

Driven by lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared belief that every life deserves support.

Founder

Nancy Clarke

Founder & Executive Director

Mental Health Advocate · Crisis Intervention Practitioner · Award-Winning Author

Nancy Clarke has spent nearly a decade challenging the culture of silence surrounding mental health. Guided by the belief that no one should suffer alone, she founded Yonkodo Foundation after serving at SADAG in Johannesburg - one of Africa's leading mental health organisations. Her work spans crisis intervention, psychological first aid, and international advocacy.