OBJECTIVES of the UBUNTU CENTRE

The Centre will attempt to achieve the following objectives pursuant of its mission:

To assist Users and Survivors of psychiatry in South Africa to reclaim their dignity

To provide a safe environment, free from discrimination, and a networking forum that shall enhance the well being of Users and Survivors

To develop a peer and mutual support network amongst Users and Survivors

To provide advice and engage in advocacy work that strives to find resolutions to the problems faced by Users and Survivors of psychiatry

To function as a lobby group that is dedicated to social justice, human rights, empowerment and full participation of all Users and Survivors of Psychiatry within civil society in South Africa

To build relationships with other NGO’s, NPO’s, DPO’s, CBO’s and other relevant institutions and individuals to further its objectives