Idimma Health Initiative

25/11/2025

It starts with a simple message.

A woman logs onto her social media, thinking it’s just another day. But in the digital world, things aren’t always what they seem. What starts as an innocent post can quickly escalate into something far darker, hurtful comments, online harassment, and emotional trauma that lingers far beyond the screen.

This is why we’re here. As an organization, we stand against all forms of gender-based violence, from the streets to the screens. This 16 Days of Activism, we’re raising our voices to show that online violence is just as harmful as physical violence.

To highlight the deep impact of gender-based violence, we created a radio drama that explores the mental health consequences survivors face. Click here to listen and hear their stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oKMrFw1H6lnQGzcs951Eq?si=J7eHfxMtR8qNY8pJ562SwQ

This is a call for change, and we’re here to lead the charge.

Let’s continue to mark these 16 days and take action against violence, whether it’s physical or online. Together, we can make a world where everyone feels safe.

13/11/2025

Kindness is a ripple, one small act can change someone’s entire day. 💛
This , let’s choose compassion, empathy, and understanding because the world needs more of it.

15/10/2025

Big News🎉

We are excited to announce that Idimma Health Initiative has been selected as one of the partners in the Dovetail Impact Foundation 2025 Acceleration Portfolio.

This grant and partnership will enable us to expand our mental health initiatives across Nigeria and Africa, with a strong focus on Lay Counselling and Community Engagement Programs. Through this support, we will be able to reach more communities, provide accessible care, and promote mental well-being for all.

Through the Dovetail Acceleration Program, our team will receive unrestricted funding, hands-on capacity-building workshops, and expert coaching from Raise Up Advisory, and Vanreusel ventures.

These workshops will strengthen our team’s capacity, improve our leadership and strategy skills, and enhance our ability to deliver impactful, community-centered mental health programs.

We are deeply grateful to the Dovetail Impact Foundation for believing in our mission to make mental health care accessible, sustainable, and stigma-free across Africa.

10/10/2025

Today, we join the world to mark World Mental Health Day under the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”

When crises strike, emotional wounds can be just as deep as physical ones. Yet, many people in emergencies are left without the mental health care they need.

This year reminds us that support should never stop when chaos begins. Whether in floods, conflicts, or displacement, mental health care is a right, not a privilege.

Let’s work together to build systems that ensure , especially when it matters most. 💚

01/10/2025

Freedom is not just of the land, but of the mind. Nigeria, keep breaking the silence. Happy Independence Day🇳🇬




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30/08/2025

Today is National Grief Awareness Day 💛

Grief is a journey no one should walk alone. On this day, we are reminded of the 3 C’s of Grief that can help us cope:

✨ Choose – take small steps each day toward healing.
✨ Connect – lean on loved ones and safe spaces.
✨ Communicate – express your feelings; you don’t have to hold it in.

Your grief is valid. Healing takes time, and support is always within reach.

19/08/2025

Today, we pause to honor humanitarian workers, the real heroes who bring hope, care, and dignity to communities worldwide.
mma and their courage inspires our mission of bridging the mental health care gap. We envision a world where individuals have unhindered access to mental health care, because there is truly no health without mental health. In Nigeria, where stigma and limited resources often leave people without help, we work to provide solutions that contextualize mental health concerns, through awareness, advocacy, and community-based engagement. 💙

This year’s World Humanitarian Day 2025 calls us to “Strengthen Global Solidarity and Empower Local Communities.” For us, that means amplifying local voices, breaking barriers to care, and building resilience from the ground up.

Together, let’s keep creating a world where healing and humanity thrive. 💪🏾

📩 Partner with us: admin@idimma.org

29/07/2025

Before most people ever reach a therapist, they talk to someone close; a friend, a neighbor, a community member. That’s why we train lay counsellors: everyday people who offer basic mental health support and know when to refer for more help.

In IDP camps and vulnerable communities, where professional services are limited, lay counsellors bridge the gap. They listen, comfort, and guide, often becoming the first point of care for someone in distress.

We believe mental health care should be local, trusted, and accessible.

28/07/2025

Last week, we participated in the Training of Trainers (ToT) for the We Can Work Academy, a program designed to deepen facilitators’ understanding of inclusive teaching methods and the Academy’s curriculum.

Led in collaboration with Disability Inclusion Advisors (DIAs), the sessions offered practical skills on engaging and accommodating persons with disabilities.

As mental health facilitators for the project, we also guided trainers on creating safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environments.

We’re excited to train more people and continue prioritizing the mental well-being of persons with disabilities💙

23/07/2025

We are happy to be part of the We Can Work program for the 2nd year, an initiative aimed at improving access to dignified and fulfilling work for 1,000,000 young women and men with disabilities across Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.

In Nigeria, we are leading the mental health component of the program, creating awareness, promoting emotional resilience, ensuring safeguarding, and providing access to both individual and group therapy. By integrating mental health into skills-building and entrepreneurship training, we're empowering young people with disabilities to understand their rights, break down barriers, and care for their well-being as they step confidently into the world of work.

18/07/2025

11/07/2025

Over 8.7 billion people in the world—and yet, millions still struggle in silence.

At Idimma Health Initiative and The Sunshine Series- Mind wellness , we continue to advocate for accessible, culturally sensitive mental health care for young people in Africa and people of African descent everywhere.

This year’s theme, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,” reminds us that mental well-being is the foundation of that hope.

Because no population can truly thrive if mental health is overlooked.
Mental health is a human right. Let’s treat it like one.