The launch of the revised BasicNeeds Community Mental Health and Development Programme Model came after 20 years of successful implementation of the brand, which, had positively impacted the lives of thousands of people with lived experience of mental health problems, families and communities across several countries and regions.

The event is scheduled from 13th to 19th November 2022, and will be offering an opportunity for founding BasicNeeds network members (including Gede Foundation), to reflect on the impacts so far achieved a cross 12 countries through the deployment of the Model and, through the lessons, offer strategic directions to support the implementation of the revised Model.

The Founder of BasicNeeds, Chris Underhill used the launch to thank network members, governments, systems and funders for all the efforts made in providing mental health services to those in need, especially, in poorly resourced low income settings. He highlighted the validity of the Model over 20 years of experience, and expressed optimism for more positive results that is being anticipated from the revised Model.

The Model is framed within a clearly established prioritization of mental health at the global level—the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the global WHO Mental Health Action Plan, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and a number of other global and national frameworks.

The 12 founding BasicNeeds network members including Gede Foundation, will be finalizing the roadmap for the new Model within the week, focusing on network expansion and funding opportunities.

Look out for more details at the end of this meeting on Gede’s blog and our social media.