Since 1983

Saint-Camille-de-Lellis Association

Break the chains, restore human dignity. Serving people suffering from mental disorders and anyone in distress in West Africa since 1983, particularly in Ivory Coast, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo and under construction in Nigeria.

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Our Impact

Who are we ?

Humanitarian action serving the most vulnerable

Accompanied people

Inpatient psychiatric centers

Country

Years of action

43 years of commitment

Our Mission

The Saint-Camille-de-Lellis Association's mission is to free, treat and reintegrate people suffering from mental disorders in West Africa. Faced with the stigmatization, abandonment and bewitchment of which these people are victims, we offer comprehensive medical care: diagnosis, treatment, professional training and social reintegration. Our unique model is based on the involvement of formerly cured patients as caregivers, creating a virtuous circle of hope and rediscovered dignity.

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Our Values

What guides us

The fundamental principles that guide each of our actions

Welcome

Restore self-esteem and respect for each individual, whatever their condition.

Compassion

Welcome each person with kindness, without judgment or discrimination.

Trust

Act together, with and for vulnerable people and their families.

Listen

We place attentive and caring listening at the heart of our commitment in order to welcome each person with respect, understand their needs and offer them appropriate support.

Patience

Provide quality care based on modern psychiatric science, while demonstrating patience and self-control in all circumstances, even in the face of patient aggression.

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Every donation counts. Your support frees a person from their chains, offers them care and a new life. Together, let's build a fairer world for those we forget.

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