Biography of the Founders

Grégoire Ahongbonon is the visionary founder of the Saint-Camille-de-Lellis Association and the Saint Camille de Lellis Fraternity “Oasis of Love”. He dedicated his life to the cause of people suffering from mental disorders in West Africa.

Deeply marked by the suffering of people suffering from mental illness – those left behind in the streets, chained in houses, abandoned by everyone – he decided to help them in 1991 through the creation of the Saint-Camille-de-Lellis Association.

The Fraternity “ Oasis of Love”

In 2003, the Saint Camille de Lellis Fraternity “Oasis of Love” was born, bringing together people dedicated to the service of the “forgotten”s. The Fraternity received from the Holy Spirit through its Founder the Charism of seeking the face of Christ in people suffering from mental illnesses.

Sr Alice SOME (sister in Christ) is co-founder of the Saint Camille Fraternity of Lellis “Oasis of Love”. With Grégoire Ahongbonon, she responded to God's call to serve people suffering from mental illness.

Driven by deep faith and great compassion, Alice Some dedicated her life to supporting the most vulnerable. She played an essential role in the creation of the Fraternity in 2003, bringing her vision, dedication and love for those excluded from society.

Total commitment

Alice Some embodies the spirit of service and selflessness. She ensures that each member of the Fraternity can fully live her vocation in the service of people suffering from mental disorders, by bringing positive looks, words and gestures to each person welcomed.

Her path is a living testimony of the love of Christ manifested towards the least and those who suffer the most. He continues to inspire many people through his discreet but essential commitment within the Brotherhood.