Strategic Priorities (2026–2030)
A focused roadmap for scaling mental health and psychosocial support across Ethiopia.
Expand Access to Quality Community Mental Health Services
Expand equitable access to community-based mental health services, with culturally responsive pathways to care, referral, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Strengthen Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Strengthen integrated MHPSS approaches that support individuals, families, communities, and frontline systems across Ethiopia.
Promote Mental Health Awareness and Reduce Stigma
Increase public awareness, challenge stigma and discrimination, and promote dignity, inclusion, and help-seeking.
Strengthen Institutional Capacity and Governance
Build organizational systems, leadership, accountability, safeguarding, and technical capacity to deliver sustainable programmes.
Promote Research, Innovation, and Evidence Generation
Generate and use evidence, learning, research, digital solutions, and innovation to improve mental health programming and decision-making.
Build Strategic Partnerships and Diversify Resource Mobilization
Strengthen collaboration with government, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, communities, and other partners while diversifying resource mobilization.
Enhance Emergency Preparedness and Humanitarian Mental Health Response
Strengthen preparedness and response capacity for emergencies, including psychological first aid, trauma support, and humanitarian MHPSS.
Our 2030 Impact Ambition
By 2030, BMHPDO aims to be a leading indigenous voice for mental health in Ethiopia — recognized for ethical care, community trust, and sustainable programs that leave no one behind.