Hope and Equality: Dignity, Well-being, and Support for All.

About Us

"Hope and Equality"

is a nonprofit organization led by a group of passionate and committed volunteers—psychologists, educators, legal advocates, digital professionals, and community organizers—working together to promote mental health, prevent suicide through education, and advocate for gender equality.

 Born from lived experiences and a shared belief in the power of compassion and justice, our mission is to foster a world where emotional well-being is a right for all, where stigma no longer silences those in pain, and where gender-based discrimination is actively dismantled through awareness and action. 

We believe that healing and hope are collective endeavors. By offering educational programs, supporting individuals and families, and engaging in public advocacy, we strive to create a more just and empathetic society—one conversation, one story, and one step at a time.

Whether you’re a student, parent, professional, survivor, or advocate, your voice matters here.

Our executive team, consisting of psychologists, civil activists, medical and legal experts and information technology professionals lead the creation of our programs and ensures that every initiative aligns with Hope and Equality mission and values.

We are also in the process of forming an advisory board to support our long-term impact.

You are warmly invited to join this journey. Whether by starting a conversation about mental health and equality in your circle, volunteering with us, or supporting our initiatives, you can be part of building a future rooted in hope, dignity, and equality for all.

Counseling Services

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Therapy Sessions

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Mindfulness Programs

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Our Value

Hope and Equality

does not belong to any one person—it belongs to every individual who dreams of a more inclusive, mentally healthy, and equal world.

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Our Story

Whether you’re a student, parent, professional, survivor, or advocate, your voice matters here.

Our executive team, consisting of psychologists, civil activists, medical and legal experts and information technology professionals lead the creation of our programs and ensures that every initiative aligns with Hope and Equality mission and values.

We are also in the process of forming an advisory board to support our long-term impact.

You are warmly invited to join this journey. Whether by starting a conversation about mental health and equality in your circle, volunteering with us, or supporting our initiatives, you can be part of building a future rooted in hope, dignity, and equality for all.

Mission

To promote mental well-being, prevent suicide, and advocate for gender equality through education, support services, awareness campaigns, and empowerment.

Vision

A world where mental health is prioritized, suicide is preventable, and every individual, regardless of gender, is treated with dignity and respect and has equal rights and opportunities.

Objectives & Goals

Mental Health Promotion

• Provide accessible and inclusive mental health education
• Offer free or low-cost counseling and coaching services
• Reduce stigma around seeking help through public awareness and open dialogue

Suicide Prevention Education

• Educate communities about suicide prevention and crisis management/awareness
• Develop informative resources and host training sessions for awareness
• Share tools and strategies to support vulnerable populations through education

Gender Equality Advocacy

• Advocate against gender-based discrimination through campaigns and education
• Support survivors of gender-based violence with resources and community care
• Collaborate with policymakers to advance equal rights and social justice

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Our Team

Laleh Mehrad,

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Parisa Waisi,

Psy.D

Mehdi Jamshidi

CPA

Arash Akhavan

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Volunteers & Staff

We are building a passionate team of volunteers dedicated to providing psychological support, coaching, educational webinars and seminars, as well as contributing to content creation, outreach, event planning, and community services.

Our volunteers play a vital role in expanding access to mental health education and fostering a culture of hope, empathy, and equality.