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Network for Africa partners with local NGOs in sub-Saharan Africa to help survivors of conflict or genocide and their families overcome trauma and rebuild their lives through access to mental health care and livelihoods support. Continue reading

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Thirty Years of Talking Like a Pirate

11-Mar-2026

Judy sits on the ground surrounded by self-help group members dressed in brightly coloured clothes

Judy’s Journey: From Sierra Leone to the London Marathon 2026

04-Feb-2026

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Our new blog marks thirty years of “talking like a

Our new blog marks thirty years of “talking like a pirate” while highlighting International Parental Mental Health Week.

Supporting parents’ mental health helps families thrive — especially in communities affected by conflict and trauma.

Read more via the link in bio.

#ParentalMentalHealth #InternationalParentalMentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthMatters

(Photo: Simone Fior)

This February, training miles are carrying a deepe

This February, training miles are carrying a deeper meaning. 🏃♂️

Our London Marathon runner, @judy_marvelous writes …

I’m running the London Marathon in April 2026 for Network for Africa - a challenge that’s equal parts excitement and fear - but the real purpose goes far beyond the race.

Last November, I visited Sierra Leone, a place that’s chaotic, raw and deeply real. From the moment I arrived, it pulled me into its rhythm. Meeting communities in Port Loko and hearing directly how lives have been shaped by Ebola, high-interest external debt and the realities of rural life was unforgettable. What stayed with me most wasn’t the hardship, but the resilience.

Behind every training run this winter is the chance to support communities in Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi - and a journey that’s already left a lasting imprint.

Read Judy’s full story on the blog.
#LondonMarathon2026 #RunningForPurpose
#FundraisingWeek

January Blog Spotlight 🌱 In 2006, Network for Afr

January Blog Spotlight 🌱

In 2006, Network for Africa began working in Patongo, northern Uganda, just as the LRA withdrew and communities were emerging from deep trauma. Homes were scarred, families displaced, and hope felt fragile.

Together with our local partner @thisisbnuu we’ve since supported thousands through trauma counselling and built 71 self-help groups where survivors support one another, gain financial skills, and create sustainable livelihoods - from farming and market goods to raising livestock.

Step by step, communities are rebuilding, saving together, and planning for a more secure future. 💛

Read the full story on our blog - link in bio.

A BIG thank you to everyone who supported our @big

A BIG thank you to everyone who supported our @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge 2025.

Together we've raised over £20,000 enabling the provision of mental health support for 250+ survivors.

✨ Your support truly changes lives ✨ We are alway

✨ Your support truly changes lives ✨

We are always deeply moved by the many messages we receive from participants whose lives have been touched by our counselling programme.

One participant, who lost both parents in the genocide, recently shared her story - a powerful reminder of why this work matters, and why your continued support means so much.

Although our match funds have now been fully utilised, our Big Give appeal runs until 9 December and every additional gift helps us reach more survivors in need. The demand for places is always greater than the resources available.

Thank you for standing with us.

Link in bio.

#ThankYou #BigGive #MentalHealthMatters

✨ What an incredible Day 1! ✨ Thanks to your amaz

✨ What an incredible Day 1! ✨

Thanks to your amazing support, we reached our target on the very first day and completely exhausted all match funds!

Your generosity will help us extend our counselling programme to include more survivors in Rwanda.

While the match funds are now
finished, our fundraising continues until 9 December, and every contribution still makes a meaningful difference.

Together, we’re building a future where more individuals and families can access the emotional support they deserve.

Thank you for standing with us.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Link in bio.

Photo © Andrew Sutton

#ThankYou #ChristmasChallenge #MentalHealthMatters #Rwanda

Our 2025 @biggiveorg appeal begins at midday today

Our 2025 @biggiveorg appeal begins at midday today.

We are raising funds for our counselling programme in Rwanda which began in 2017 - since the programme supported, we have reached over 2,000 survivors, supporting them as they rebuild their lives after unimaginable trauma.

If you can, please visit our appeal page to support our campaign -every donation is doubled while match funds last.

Link in bio.

Photo © Andrew Sutton

#GivingTuesday
#ChristmasChallenge

Bagging a Black Friday bargain? Sign up to suppo

Bagging a Black Friday bargain?

Sign up to support us via @giveasyoulive and you could generate free donations on any online purchases you make at over 6,000 top retailers.

Link in bio. Thank you ❤️

Growing up in 1970s Britain, manufacturing gave pe

Growing up in 1970s Britain, manufacturing gave people purpose and pride. Today, that same spirit of enterprise is helping survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda rebuild their lives and futures.

Through our partnership with SURF (the Survivors’ Fund), we provide vital mental health support and enterprise training to genocide orphans and widows. Our long-standing counselling programme helps people manage trauma so they can work, care for their families, and start their own businesses. 💛

From clothing shops to cleaning supply stores, these small enterprises are changing lives — proving that with resilience, training, and access to small loans, people can break the cycle of poverty.

This December, during the Big Give campaign (2–9 December), your donation to Network for Africa could be doubled, helping us continue this life-changing work in Rwanda.

👉 Read our latest blog to learn more - link in bio!
#BigGive2025 #Rwanda #Charity #MentalHealthMatters

We need your help! Please take a moment to nomin

We need your help!

Please take a moment to nominate Network for Africa for a Benefact Group grant. The more nominations we receive, the greater our chances of being awarded vital funding to continue our work supporting people living with mental health challenges in post-conflict communities.

Every nomination counts. Together, we can help more people recover, rebuild, and thrive. Thank you for your support!

For more information, visit our website or nominate Network for Africa via our link in bio.

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Give as you Live Online have a competition to win a £150 donation for your chosen charity!

To enter, complete a donation-raising shop via Give as you Live Online before midnight on Sunday 9th November.

Visit @giveasyoulive for link to sign up!

Give as you Live Online launched in 2010 – it is a free and easy way to raise money for your favourite charity, just by shopping online through its website. You can shop at over 6000 retailers including John Lewis, M&S, Boots etc., and you don’t pay anything extra for your shopping – the donation is made at no extra cost to you.

We appreciate your time and support for Network fo

We appreciate your time and support for Network for Africa so much, and we'd love if you could use @giveasyoulive to generate free donations for us when you shop.

Every penny you raise goes to Network for Africa and it costs you nothing!

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Burundi

Historical violence and natural disasters have left a legacy of mental health issues.

Uganda

20 years in refugee camps tested stoic communities to breaking point.

Sierra Leone

Civil war followed by Ebola left resilient families struggling with trauma.

Rwanda

The 1994 genocide legacy often prevents survivors from realising their potential.

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