Ros founded Amaudo over 30 years ago in response to growing numbers of mentally ill people roaming the streets of south east Nigeria. At the time she was working as a Methodist mission partner in a Leprosy Centre in Uzuakoli not far from where Amaudos centre is now sited. She developed a pioneering vision for a safe and tranquil place where homeless people with mental health needs could come and recover in a therapeutic community. With her dogged determination and many miles travelled on her beloved moped she managed to persuade others to come on board with her plans and Amaudo was born. Over the years the organisation has grown to provide a range of mental health services and continues to work with local communities to raise awareness of mental health issues to reduce stigma and discrimination. It also challenges the government to ensure basic human rights. Despite its growth much of Ross original vision and founding principles stand strong and through Amaudo Ros has touched many thousands of lives.

This April we will celebrate her 70th Birthday and in honour of this event Ros has set up a birthday fundraiser to raise £3500 for a community mental health outreach event in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. The event will target young people and raise awareness about drug abuse which is on the increase and exposing many young people to mental health problems.

Any contribution you can make to this project would be much appreciated.

Thank You.