Est. Yaoundé, Cameroon — 2023

Splendour and honour,
in service of health.

Fahari is Swahili for splendour and honour amongst others. Fahari Health (FH) is a non-political, non-profit association, inspired by Bahá'í principles, working to promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual wellbeing of people across the African continent.

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Article 2 & 3

Who we are

FH operates in conformity with basic, ethical and human values that endow the human being with dignity. It exists to promote wellbeing, education and counselling — not as a health centre, but as an organisation that disseminates knowledge, nurtures talent, and works alongside communities.

2023 Founded in Yaoundé, on the third day of September
Africa Geographical zone of operation, per Article 5
Open Membership, regardless of race, religion, or country of residence

Article 3 — Mission statement & Appendix A

Six dimensions of wellbeing

To promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual wellbeing, education, and counselling of people living on the African continent — as FH's founding documents define each in turn.

  1. 01

    Physical

    A person's body weight and size, susceptibility to disease, and recuperative ability.

  2. 02

    Intellectual

    Not only mental ability, but also the ability and desire to learn.

  3. 03

    Emotional

    How we express and display emotions comfortably, effectively, and in a healthy manner.

  4. 04

    Social

    Our ability to interact with others and adapt to social situations.

  5. 05

    Spiritual

    How we seek meaning and purpose in human existence.

  6. 06

    Environmental

    Appreciation for the external environment and our role in preserving and improving it.

Article 4

General objectives

In executing these objectives, FH seeks to work — where necessary and feasible — in partnership with other groups.

  1. I

    Disseminate information and educate individuals and the public on health issues through seminars, workshops, conferences, direct interaction, and social media.

  2. II

    Conduct field work and projects aimed at resolving or mitigating health problems.

  3. III

    Collate and disseminate news of breakthroughs made by Africans, or people of African descent, in healthcare.

  4. IV

    Set up an annual award or prize for significant contributions to healthcare by Africans or people of African descent.

  5. V

    Nurture in children a love for medicine, so they may grow up and take up healthcare as their life profession.

Articles 9–11

How FH is organised

The organs of FH, in descending order.

Executive organ

Board of Directors

3–9 members, elected every three years. Takes decisions by consensus or majority and represents FH to the outside world.

Country Manager(s) & Representatives

Appointed by the Board; run FH's activities within their assigned country, under its direct supervision.

Secretary & Treasurer

Oversee the country secretariat, correspondence and archives; handle and disburse funds and co-sign cheques.

Field Staff

Paid or volunteer, full- or part-time, supporting day-to-day activities as needs and funding allow.

Elects the Board

General Assembly

Every individual member and current staff member of FH. Meets at least once a year; decisions carry with 51% or more of votes.

Founding officers

Leadership

President

Dr. Martyn Sama

Secretary

Nzelle Mercy Anyamoh

Treasurer

Dr. Peter Ngang Nchotu

Articles 8 & 20

Join & support

Membership is open to anybody, regardless of race, religion, or country of residence, living on or outside the African continent — open to both the medically trained and the non-medically trained. This is an open association; members may join at any time.

FH derives its funds from bequests, donations, or sponsorships, and from other lawful sources consistent with its principles. No part of FH's net earnings accrues to any officer or member beyond fair compensation for services actually rendered.

Head office — Article 6

Reach Fahari Health

For now, the seat of FH is in Yaoundé, Cameroon. As FH grows, country offices and representatives will be added where the work calls for it.

Address
c/o P.O. Box 6842, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Telephone
+237 677 380 784
Email
[email protected]