AHADI Program
Tanzania's first
hybrid mental
health facility.
Free, stigma-free mental health and psychosocial support — accessible through a mobile app, helpline (199), and SMS line (15061) for youth across Tanzania.
About AHADI
Closing the mental health gap — one connection at a time.
Africa's population is expected to double in three decades — over 60% under 25. Yet the continent has just 1.4 mental health workers per 100,000 people, far below the global average of 9.0.
AHADI bridges this gap with a holistic digital platform connecting Tanzanian youth with psychotherapists, self-help tools, and community support — free of charge, stigma-free, and available in Swahili and English.
Learn more at ahadimentalhealth.io
Programme Activities
Three pillars.
One programme.
Digital Support
Accessible mental health support through multiple digital channels — app, helpline, SMS, and social platforms — ensuring youth can get help anytime, anywhere.
Awareness & Behaviour Change
Targeted campaigns to reduce stigma, promote mental health literacy, and drive positive behavioural change across communities.
Training Intermediaries
Equipping peers, teachers, CHWs, HCWs, and call-centre agents with skills to provide first-response psychosocial support within local settings.
Digital Support Channels
Get help — any way
that works for you.
AHADI meets youth where they are. Whether through a smartphone app, a simple SMS, or a free phone call, support is always within reach.
Core Features
Built for every
Tanzanian youth.
Available 24/7
All features accessible around the clock, any day of the year.
Swahili & English
Full bilingual support so every Tanzanian can access help in their language.
Data Private
End-to-end privacy compliant. Your data is never shared without consent.
Free for All
Zero cost to users. Stigma-free, barrier-free mental health support.
Inside the App
Designed for clarity.
Built for trust.
Every screen in AHADI is designed in plain Swahili and English, with privacy and accessibility at the centre — so any young person can navigate the journey from first contact to follow-up.
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