GMHPN PLEDGE ...
"We commit to respect and embrace the diversity among our fellow peers. Throughout our interactions and engagement with each other, we will at all times be mindful of our differences when we act and react, and how we communicate verbally and non-verbally. Our differences come in many forms, from the communities where we live, learn and work; the language/s we speak; the culture that we grew up with and live by; to the religion or spirituality that we practice. These differences makes us unique individuals whose diversity we will celebrate, teach to and learn from our fellow peers."
"We commit to respect and embrace the diversity among our fellow peers. Throughout our interactions and engagement with each other, we will at all times be mindful of our differences when we act and react, and how we communicate verbally and non-verbally. Our differences come in many forms, from the communities where we live, learn and work; the language/s we speak; the culture that we grew up with and live by; to the religion or spirituality that we practice. These differences makes us unique individuals whose diversity we will celebrate, teach to and learn from our fellow peers."
VISION
Strengthening and empowering the voices of persons with lived experience worldwide to inspire respect and acknowledgement of their experiences, views, and opinions throughout the global mental health sector and around the world.
VALUES
COLLABORATION
Working together with all stakeholders involved to affect the desired change
EXPERT BY EXPERIENCE
The views, opinions, and experiences of persons with lived experience should guide change within the Global Mental Health sector
Working together with all stakeholders involved to affect the desired change
EXPERT BY EXPERIENCE
The views, opinions, and experiences of persons with lived experience should guide change within the Global Mental Health sector
AIMS
- To develop global leadership of lived experience;
- To create a platform where persons with lived experience can share their views, perceptions, and experiences;
- To connect mental health care user groups and movements globally to form a community of experts by experience and who are empowered to self-advocate and advocate on a broader and global scale;
- To become the first truly globally represented lived experience organisation in the world, who are instrumental in driving change and transformation, in every country.
Our members provide for diverse lived experience perspectives and specific skills and expertise in a wide range of areas in global mental health - aspiring to leave no one behind
REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Regional Coordinators are appointed to fulfill a monitoring and evaluation mechanism within the GMHPN, and to streamline communications between the Executive Committees and Global Office.
OUR COUNTRY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEEMembers are appointed by the Global Office after an extensive application and review process, and serve a two-year term. Members can then apply to be an Honorary Mentor after completion of their term. Up to five representatives are appointed per country.
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Our MentorsOur mentorship programme benefits the mentor, the mentee and the Organisation by driving increased engagement, empowerment, skills and leadership development amongst members.
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Our Honorary MembersWe award our members who served a full 2-year term on the Committee with Honorary Membership in recognition for their commitment and dedication to the work of the GMHPN and tireless efforts to improve the lives of persons with lived experience of mental health conditions.
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The Global Mental Health Peer Network is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 212-449) under the South African Non-Profit Organisations Act 71 of 1997, and is registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930065563) with the South African Revenue Services.
The Global Mental Health Peer Network is kindly supported by the Foundation to Promote Open Society (FPOS) |