Our Story
Happiest Ones Health Support and Rights Initiative (HOHSRI) is a community-based, psychosocial-affirmative organization founded in 2020 to address the psychological and social needs of sexual minorities and other vulnerable individuals. Our roots trace back to Happiest Ones, a humanitarian group chat established in 2014 as a safe space for connection, support, and community building. From a modest beginning, that community evolved into a structured initiative focused on wellbeing, protection, and rights.
Our Vision
To contribute to the improvement of the lives of minorities in Nigeria and towards access to Health Care Services, Rights, Safety and Education.
Our Impact
Since our inception, HOHSRI has supported community wellbeing through outreach, peer support, rights education, and referral pathways. Our activities aim to strengthen belonging, improve access to services, and promote safety for those facing stigma and discrimination. We continue to expand partnerships and community-led programs to deepen and sustain impact.
Our Mission
HOHSRI’s mission is to work with relevant stakeholders to cater, protect and promote the social and mental health of individuals of the community, most importantly sexual minorities, through:
- Advocacy: Raising awareness & promoting rights.
- Community Mobilization: Creating supportive networks.
- Capacity Building: Training & skill acquisition.
- Service Delivery: Mental health support & legal aid.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Affirming identities.
What We Do
At HOHSRI, we are committed to:
- Creating Safe Spaces: Establishing clinics & safe houses.
- Empowering the Community: Economic independence programs.
- Promoting Mental Health: Overcoming societal prejudice.
- Advocating for Rights: Fighting for legal & socio-economic justice.