About Us

Our Story

Morayo Wellness Initiative is a nonprofit founded in 2025, born out of a personal mission to ensure every woman and girl in Nigeria has access to high-quality, trauma-informed mental health care. We believe healing is a right, not a luxury.

Our name, Morayo, means "I see joy again," reflecting our commitment to help survivors of abuse, early marriage, and pregnancy trauma rediscover strength and hope. We are dedicated to making trauma-informed mental health care accessible to every woman and girl, whether in person at trusted local clinics or online via secure video sessions, and integrating therapy seamlessly into daily life, not just in crisis moments.

Who Can Apply for Therapy Funding?

We support girls and women in Nigeria (starting in Lagos) who have experienced or are currently experiencing:

Sexual abuse or violence

Early or forced marriage

Unwanted or early pregnancy

Postpartum depression

Emotional trauma or grief

Mental health crisis (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD)

Abandonment, isolation, or untreated depression

Domestic or intimate partner violence

We prioritize individuals with no insurance, support, or financial means to access care.

Meet Our Founder

Mariam Motunrayo Sulaimon

Founder & Mental Health Researcher

Mariam holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown. She has extensive experience in mental health research and digital mental health innovation, focusing on culturally responsive care and addressing structural inequities.

She believes mental health is a right, not a privilege, and is passionate about building community-centered solutions that restore hope and dignity. Her vision is to expand Morayo's reach to support 30–50 women and girls in Nigeria per year after the pilot phase.

"What I want every woman to know is this: You don't need to be in crisis to deserve care. You just need to be human."

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Our Team

Coming Soon

We are building a passionate, multidisciplinary team of counselors, community advocates, and advisors dedicated to making mental health care accessible for every woman and girl in Nigeria.

Check back soon to meet the people behind Morayo Wellness Initiative.

The Challenge We're Addressing

Access Gap

Fewer than 10% of Nigerians in need receive any mental health support. This gap is even wider for women facing abuse or trauma.

Cultural Stigma

Mental health is still a taboo topic in many Nigerian communities. Shame, myths, and misinformation discourage help-seeking.

Practical Barriers

Traffic congestion, unsafe commutes, and transport costs can make in-person therapy out of reach.

Digital Divide

Around 45% of Nigerian women have internet access, higher in Lagos (66%), but many still rely on basic phones, limiting digital reach.

Our Approach

We meet women where they are, physically and emotionally:

Two Ways to Connect

Clients choose between private in-person sessions at trusted clinics or secure video teletherapy from home.

In-Person Sessions Video Therapy

Flexible Scheduling

Evening and weekend slots available, with 60–90 minute sessions.

Community Partnerships

We work with schools, faith centers, NGOs, and community leaders to build trust and find those most in need.

Survivor-Centered Design

Women with lived experience co-create programs, materials, and decisions to ensure services meet real needs.

Our Guiding Principles

Our Vision

A Nigeria where no woman's healing journey is hindered by cost, distance, or stigma, and every survivor has the support needed to reclaim her joy and potential.

Our Mission

Subsidize Therapy

Fund session fees so cost is never a barrier to healing

Expand Reach

Offer both online and clinic-based counseling options

Empower Voices

Involve survivors in leadership and program design

Raise Awareness

Normalize mental health care and reduce stigma

Our Core Values

Respect

We honor each woman's story, privacy, and background

Empathy

We listen empathetically and respond with compassion

Integrity

We uphold confidentiality and ethical care

Collaboration

We partner with therapists, NGOs, and communities

Sustainability

We commit to long-term support and real impact