Championing Rights & Dignity for Psychosocial Disabilities
PANPPD unites African organisations to advance inclusion, eliminate stigma, and drive systemic change across the continent.
Advocating for Dignity & Inclusion
PANPPD is a continental organisation dedicated to advocating for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with psychosocial disabilities across Africa. We unite organisations and stakeholders to address stigma, discrimination, and marginalisation.
Our work spans advocacy, capacity building, policy development, and systemic change initiatives that strengthen governance and institutional frameworks across African nations.
"Nothing About Us Without Us"
Our guiding principle ensuring persons with psychosocial disabilities lead our advocacy efforts.
Partner Organisations
African Countries
Lives Impacted
Years Experience
Our Vision & Mission
Guided by core values of inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration to create lasting change.
Our Vision
An inclusive society for all, where no one is left behind and all persons participate equally in the cultural, social, political, and economic environment. We envision an Africa where psychosocial disabilities are understood, respected, and accommodated.
Our Mission
To foster solidarity among organisations promoting and protecting the rights of people with psychosocial disabilities, and to drive systemic change through advocacy, capacity building, and policy development. We champion evidence-based, participatory approaches.
Our Core Values
Solidarity
Standing together in unity
Dignity
Respecting inherent worth
Transparency
Openness & accountability
Inclusion
Leaving no one behind
Recent Achievements
Driving meaningful impact across African institutions through strategic initiatives.
Governance Strengthening
Successfully completed a comprehensive consultancy to enhance governance structures and leadership capacity across partner organisations.
Policy Development
Developed five robust institutional policies—human resources, safeguarding, financial management, safety & security, and anti-corruption.
Capacity Building
Delivered governance and leadership training workshops, equipping board members with essential skills for effective oversight and strategic planning.
Strategic Roadmap
Established a clear implementation roadmap for policy rollout, ongoing training, and stakeholder engagement with full deployment by December 2026.
Why Partner With Us?
Strategic partnership with PANPPD creates lasting impact for persons with psychosocial disabilities.
Impact
Our work directly improves the lives of millions of Africans with psychosocial disabilities, advancing rights and access to essential services.
Transparency
We are committed to best practices, accountability, and regular review of our policies and frameworks. Your partnership is built on trust.
Collaboration
We value partnerships with funders and technical experts who share our vision for inclusion and sustainable, evidence-based systemic change.
Local Expertise
Our continental network combines deep local knowledge with pan-African perspective, ensuring culturally appropriate solutions.
Opportunities for Funders & Collaborators
Multiple pathways to create transformative change for persons with psychosocial disabilities
Support the implementation and scaling of new governance policies across member organisations
Invest in ongoing capacity building and leadership development programmes
Collaborate on innovative advocacy and programme delivery initiatives
Strengthen stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
Fund research and evidence-generation on psychosocial disabilities in Africa
Support regional training hubs for sustained capacity building
Get Involved
Join us in building a more inclusive Africa. We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Together, We Can Create Lasting Change
Every partnership strengthens our movement. Whether you're an organisation, funder, advocate, or person with lived experience, there's a role for you in advancing the rights and dignity of persons with psychosocial disabilities across Africa.
Let's work together to ensure that no one is left behind.