Born From Lived Experience
Sarah was born and raised in Uganda, where mental health is often misunderstood, and many people face significant barriers to accessing support. Growing up, she witnessed how poverty, stigma and limited access to mental-health services can have a profound impact on individuals, families and communities. Many people struggle in silence because they are unable to access the help they need, or fear being judged.
These experiences inspired a passion for improving mental-health awareness and supporting vulnerable people with compassion and dignity. Although Angie's Heart of Hope CIC is based in the UK, our mission is to promote mental wellbeing, reduce isolation and ensure that people feel heard, valued and supported. We believe that everyone deserves access to understanding, hope and quality mental-health support, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Sarah holds a degree in Biomedical Sciences and Human Biology. Inspired by a passion for improving mental-health outcomes and supporting vulnerable people, she chose to pursue a second career in mental-health nursing. Sarah is currently training as a Mental Health Practitioner, combining her scientific background with developing clinical knowledge to provide compassionate, evidence-based, person-centred care.
Before the CIC was incorporated, Sarah shared community-support stories through the Angie's Helping Hand social-media pages. These stories reflect the compassion and outreach that inspired the creation of Angie's Heart of Hope CIC.