Mapping mental health – ATLAS, 2002-2005
In the framework of the “ATLAS” project, a survey was conducted in 192 countries regarding mental health, taking various factors into account, such as the number of psychiatrists per 100,000 inhabitants, specific policies, community services, hospital beds available, and so forth. (Partner: WHO)
Investing in communities in India (Chennai), 2003-2005
The “OUTREACH” project contributed to the development of community-based mental health services aimed at identifying issues and providing initial treatment to patients, as well as organising their transfer to the nearest hospital if necessary. (Partner: SCARF-Schizophrenia Research Foundation)
People beyond disability, 2004-Ongoing
Cittadinanza supports the day centre Best New Life Shelter, which provides rehabilitation and education to around 40 children and adolescents with disabilities and cognitive impairments by engaging instructors with disabilities and some of the parents in the activities. (Partner: Best Life New Shelter)
Mental health for all in India (Gurgaon) 2004-2005
Cittadinanza supported the Richmond Fellowship Society in its “OUTREACH PROGRAM” project. This project ensured that psychiatric services – integrated with primary care – are available on a regular basis across the local area. (Partner: WHO)
Towards day centres in Albania (Berat) 2003-2010
The project supported and ran a day centre in Berat for children with intellectual and physical disabilities. (Partner: Fondazione Shen Asti)
A model to follow in Serbia 2002-2006
The day centre in Smederevska Palanka, which provides care for children and adolescents with severe mental illnesses, has become a therapeutic model to be promoted as psychiatric institutions are gradually being phased out. At the end of the project, the management of the centre was handed over to the municipality. (Partners: Save the children, local authorities)
Families at the centre in India 2000-2003
The project encouraged families to take care of people with mental health disorders and disabilities (around 2,000), moving away from institutional care and promoting daily attendance at 10 day centres. (Partners: National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences in Bengaluru, WHO)
Community mental health in India (Thiroporur) 2004-2011
The project supported community mental health services in the rural area of Thiroporur. (Partner: SCARF-Schizophrenia Research Foundation)
Networking – International meetings 2008-2011
Cittadinanza has organised three international conferences in Rimini under the title “Rafforzare i Sistemi di Salute Mentale nei Paesi a Basso e Medio Reddito” (“Strengthening Mental Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”), facilitating meetings and collaboration between representatives of ministries, international organisations, foundations, potential partners, and NGOs. (Partner: WHO)
Disability in Kenya (Kibera, Nairobi) 2013-Ongoing
Paolo’s Home provides support to children with disabilities and their parents in Nairobi, in Kibera, as well as in Riruta and Ngong. Its services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, psychosocial support, day centre services, women’s empowerment programmes, support for inclusion in education, healthcare support, and community awareness-raising. (Partner: Koinonia Community)
A new centre for Riruta 2023-Ongoing
The new centre, built in 2024 and opened in 2025, offers a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to over 130 children, include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, psychosocial support, day centre services, women’s empowerment programmes, support for inclusion in education, healthcare support, and community awareness-raising. (Partner: Koinonia Community)
Towards inclusion – Leonardo Programme 2011-2013
The “NGOS FOR MENTAL HEALTH” project provided an opportunity to share good practices in the field of mental health, with a particular focus on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace. (Partner: WHO)
Accessible mental health care in Panama 2011-2013
Cittadinanza supported the implementation of the WHO’s “MHGAP” programme, both financially and through the involvement of its staff. The programme’s main objective was to integrate mental health into primary care services by training non-specialist health personnel such as GPs and nurses. (Partner: WHO)
Against stigma – (Grundtvig Programme) 2013-2015
The “A Positive Journey” project addressed the issue of stigma faced by disadvantaged groups. Partners exchanged good practices and shared communication and learning tools to combat social exclusion.
Inside and outside the hospital – Ethiopia (Waliso) 2018-Ongoing
The project aims to strengthen mental health services and rehabilitation support for children with disabilities in the catchment area of St. Luke’s Catholic Hospital in Waliso, Oromia region. (Partners: Medici con l’Africa CUAMM, St. Luke’s Catholic Hospital, Vision Community Based Rehabilitation Association)