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Chapter: The Silent Crisis

In the Heart of Uganda...

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Where 14 million souls carry invisible wounds

Less than 1% find the help they desperately need

"Mental illness is not a personal failure. It's a human experience that requires love, support, and understanding."

Meet Sarah Nakamya

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"Why do I feel so alone?"

22 years old. University student. Kampala.

She wakes up every morning with a weight on her chest

Her grades are slipping. Her friends think she's "just tired"

But Sarah knows something deeper is wrong

The Barriers Sarah Faces

150,000 UGX per therapy session
(Her allowance: 200,000 UGX/month)
3 Months wait time
at Butabika Hospital
82% Youth fear stigma
will ruin their future

"If I seek help, will my family call me crazy?"

Sarah represents 5 million Ugandan youth trapped in this cycle

Weyagale

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"Love for Self"

A Luganda word that captures our mission:
Healing begins when we learn to love ourselves

A movement born from understanding that self-love is not selfishβ€”it's survival

One Night, Sarah's Friend Shares Something...

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"There's an app that helped me..."

"It's called Weyagale. You can use it without data."

"No one has to know. It speaks Luganda."

"And it's free to start."

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USSD *284#
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Audio Therapy
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Anonymous Support

That Night, Sarah Dials *284#

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"Webale okujja. Tuli wamu."

(Thank you for coming. We are together.)

For the first time in months, Sarah doesn't feel alone

Sarah's Journey with Weyagale

Week 1: Finding Her Voice

Joins "Students Supporting Students" anonymous group

Month 1: Building Habits

Daily mood tracking reveals patterns. Sleep improves.

Month 2: Professional Support

Connects with affordable therapist through the app (30,000 UGX)

Month 3: Breakthrough

Anxiety reduced by 60%. Grades improving. Smiling again.

Today: Giving Back

Sarah is now a peer counselor helping 20+ students weekly

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How Weyagale Makes This Possible

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AI-Powered Support 24/7 In Luganda & English
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Works Offline USSD No data needed
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Professional Network 200+ Verified counselors
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Crisis Response <5min Emergency support

Built by Ugandans, for Ugandans, with Ugandan voices and values

Sarah's Story Multiplied

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"I saved 3 friends this month"
1 β†’ 20 Each healed person helps 20 others
85% Report improved well-being
500K Youth reached by Year 2

"Weyagale didn't just save my life. It gave me purpose." - Sarah, now a mental health advocate

Every Sarah Deserves Hope

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Together, we can reach
14 million hearts
One download at a time

Join the movement that's transforming mental health in Africa

For those suffering: Your journey to healing starts with *284#

For partners: Help us reach every school, workplace, and community

For investors: Fund the infrastructure of hope

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