Mental Health Matters
Breaking Stigma, Building Resilience
Why Mental Health?
1 in 4 Kenyan youth experience a mental health challenge by age 25.
4 suicide deaths daily in Kenya (WHO).
Stigma and lack of resources leave thousands without help.
We believe every young person deserves understanding, tools, and community.
Our Core Mental Health Programs
Peer‑Led “Basics in Mental Health” Workshops
Topics: stress management, self‑care, depression first aid
“Coaching the Coaches” model: 35 campus ambassadors trained
Delivered at Zetech University, JKUAT, Multimedia University
#LindaBuruWein Poetry & Art Contest
Uses creative expression to spark mental health conversations
“Protect the Brain” campaign: 25 finalists, 300k+ social media reach
Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walks
Builds visibility, breaks silence, connects to crisis support
Collaboration with KNH, Esteem Consultancy, Burn, Medics for Kenya
511 participants in 2023 walk across Nairobi
Online Support Community
Weekly live chats, Q&A with psychologists, resource library
Telegram & Facebook groups moderated by trained peer counselors
Our Impact
| Program | Reach | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Workshops | 135 Ambassadors trained | 800+ students engaged; 90% report increased confidence seeking help |
| Suicide Prevention Walks | 10,511 participants | 70% made personal pledges to support peers |
| Poetry & Art Campaigns | 302,793 reached | 4,665 likes • 3,998 comments • 3,556 shares |
| Online Peer‑Support Groups | 1,000+ members | 85% attendance at weekly check‑ins |
Technical, Training & Advocacy Expertise
At Stowelink, we combine practical training, community delivery, and policy advocacy to advance youth mental health
Community Projects Implementation
Pop-Up Clinics: 12 one-day fairs in informal settlements—screenings, workshops, and referrals—serving 2,000+ residents.
School Wellness Circles: Monthly peer-support in 28 Nairobi and Kiambu schools, cutting stigma by 45% and boosting help-seeking by 60%.
Mobile Outreach Vans: Deliver group counseling, art therapy, and referrals to rural youth hubs.
Training of Trainers
Master Facilitator Workshops: Certified 35 campus ambassadors across Zetech University and JKUAT in adult-learning, psychological first aid, and basic M&E.
Custom Toolkits: Field-tested manuals on mental health literacy, resilience, and community mobilization.
Policy Advocacy
Youth Policy Dialogues: Four roundtables with MoH feeding into the National Mental Health Strategy.
Champion Campaigns: 50 “Mental Health Champions” lobbied for school-counselor budget lines in three counties.
Media Engagement: 24 radio spots, 12 op-eds, and a #LindaBuruWein petition with 15,000+ signatures for expanded crisis helplines.
Partnerships & Collaborative Opportunities
We’re seeking:
- Tech platforms to expand our digital support community
- School networks & university wellness centers
- Corporate CSR partners for “Employee Mental Wellness” pilots
Interested in co‑designing youth mental health solutions?
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