Who We Are

Background

Psychiatric Disability Organization is a community-based organisation operating in Nakuru County, in Kenya. It was formed to advocates for mental wellness and assist those affected to recover and claim back their health and dignity. 
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PDO was founded by individuals that have faced the real challenges of living with mental illness and psychotherapists, both driven by a passion to make a difference in the lives of kids and adults, most of whom cannot access professional help.

PDO founders (who work as volunteers) have had successful professional careers in banking, training, psychological counseling, entrepreneurship and leadership. Our team has expertise in managements and administration of non-profits, psychotherapy, social work, financial management, organizational development, grassroots mobilization, awareness raising, lobbying and advocacy.​ ​

​Goals and Objectives

​Our  main goal is to be a voice for the needs and rights of people with psychiatric conditions and a catalyst for improved lives and life chances of people with mental health needs.

Our objectives are:

1. to provide free psychotherapy to the poor;
2. to advocate for the rights of people with mental illness;
3. to promote better access to psychiatry services for the poor;
4. to promote mental health education to fight stigma and discrimination
5. to actively promote the participation of people with mental illness in all aspects of academic, social, economic, political and cultural life;

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Core Values 
We uphold the following core values, and consider them the foundation of our existence:

1. Service - to provide help, resources,  and benefits to help people achieve maximum potential
2.  Social Justice - to uphold equal rights, protection, opportunity, social benefits to everyone
3. Dignity and worth - every person is unique and worthwhile
4.  Importance of human relationships - to value the exchange between social worker and client
5. Integrity - maintain trustworthiness 
6. Competence - practice within the scope of known skills and abilities