ABOUT THE MOVEMENT You are not alone. You are seen, loved, and heard. Fancied Story Network (FSN) is transforming how Africa engages with mental health—by making it accessible, relatable, and rooted in community. Born on March 3rd, 2022, FSN started as a personal cry for visibility in a world where mental health was often overlooked. Today, it's a growing network of changemakers, storytellers, and everyday people who are redefining healing on their own terms. At FSN, we believe mental health support should feel like a warm conversation, not a cold diagnosis. That’s why we use storytelling, community, wellness, and service to create safe spaces where people feel seen,not just as cases, but as human beings with full, complex lives.

To champion for accessible and relatable mental health awareness globally. Through the power of storytelling, we empower youth voices and advocate for comprehensive mental health resources. We strive for a world free from stigma, where everyone has the opportunity to heal and thrive.

To raise awareness on mental health through storytelling and running campaigns

At FSN, our campaigns are crafted to meet people where they are—with empathy, honesty, and hope. Each one creates space for conversations that matter, gently guiding individuals into deeper self-awareness and collective healing. The Story I Tell Myself A campaign focused on transforming the inner narratives that shape how we see ourselves and the world. It invites people to reflect, rewrite, and reclaim their stories with compassion and clarity. You Are Seen Centred on women’s mental health, this campaign creates safe, healing spaces for women to feel visible, valued, and validated in every season of their lives. It explores identity, relationships, resilience, and the power of sisterhood. You Are Not Alone A campaign designed to offer comfort and connection to those navigating anxious thoughts or seasons of overwhelm. Through shared experiences, it reminds people that support is available and presence is powerful. The ABCs of Mental Wellness An educational and practical campaign that simplifies wellness tools for everyday life. It helps individuals build consistent, healthy habits for mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. A Letter to My Younger Self This campaign allows individuals to reconnect with their younger selves in nurturing, affirming ways. It fosters healing from childhood wounds and encourages inner child compassion and reflection. Niskizee Focused on men’s mental health, this campaign creates safe spaces for men to speak, feel, and be heard. It promotes emotional strength, vulnerability, and holistic wellbeing in a supportive and understanding environment. Of Importance Ni Wewe This campaign focuses on suicide awareness and prevention by reminding individuals that their life holds meaning, and their presence matters. It creates compassionate spaces for open conversations, encourages seeking support, and reinforces the truth that no one is ever too far gone to be seen, loved, and held in community.

Fancied Aiders is FSN’s official mental health first aid training program. It is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to offer initial support to someone experiencing a mental health concern, before professional help is available. The course runs for 9 weeks, is fully online, and is facilitated by certified FSN therapists. It is open to anyone with a desire to learn how to support mental wellness in their homes, workplaces, schools, or communities. Course Modules Include: Introduction to Fancied Aiders Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Skills Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence The ALGEE Framework for Mental Health First Aid The Big Five Mental Health Conditions Assessment & Practicum Upon completion, participants become Certified Mental Health First Aiders and receive a certificate recognizing their ability to offer non-clinical support and make informed referrals where necessary. Our long-term goal is to train 1 million Fancied Aiders across Africa, building a continent-wide support system where more people are empowered to respond with care, confidence, and compassion.

Fancied Families is FSN’s community care initiative that addresses poverty as a key factor influencing mental health. Through this program, we provide support to families in vulnerable communities by meeting basic needs such as food, school supplies, and household essentials. By easing the weight of daily survival, we help families create space for emotional wellbeing and long-term stability