The life of Grace Yufela Grace Yufela Charitable Foundation.

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The life of Grace Yufela Grace Yufela Charitable Foundation

Grace Yufela grew up in a loving family of seven children. She was the 4 th child and the first girl in the family to pursue education instead of marriage as was the norm.

Grace Yufela in her graceful years London ( )

What Happened after this visit with her parents in 1986? Witchcraft or mentally health !

Caged for Decades Poverty Ignored by family Stigmatized by society Rendered homeless Outcast from society Witchcraft No treatment Fed from garbage Neglected by family & friends Lack of resources Chained Physically/Emotionally/Sexually Abused Abandoned

Light at the end of the Tunnel! One year after the beginning of treatment

Grace’s first grocery shopping after 25 years of been caged by family members and the society

From the streets to a home Where Grace did her chores with joy

After two years of treatment, this picture shows Grace’s monthly checkup appointment without being accompanied by a caregiver.

Why Grace Yufela Charitable Foundation? My journey of realizing the importance of mental health awareness in our community

Emmaus Mental Health Outreach our partner in Cameroon

The way forward ….. Facilities and People ….

Needs of the mentally challenged in our community

How can you help!