Youth & Mental Health
According to Kenyan government statistics at least 1 in 4 Kenyans suffer from mental illness in their lives. Kenya and Africa as a whole, stigma on mental illness has caused many people to suffer in silence.
In Africa mental issues are attributed to either witchcraft or spiritual problems. Budgetary allocation for mental health is less than 1% of health budget thus leaving the mental equation completely overstretched. Some of the major disorders in Kenya are mental, behavioral and personality disorders.
Adolescents Mental Health Literacy
Nzumari Africa was involved in an Adolescent Mental Health Literacy project that targeted two schools in Mathare Sub-County. Over 120 adolescents in Ndururuno and Huruma Mixed Secondary Schools were engaged in the 6 session mental health literacy program.
Samosa Festival- Slum Edition
The SAMOSA FESTIVAL Slum Edition was a collaborative effort between Samosa Festival and Nzumari Africa
to engage young persons aged 7-19 years in the slums of Mathare, Huruma, Korogocho, Kangemi, Kawangware, Mukuru kwa Njenga and Mukuru kwa Ruben.
Safe Space for Youth Gathering
Nzumari Youth Youth gathering space provides a non-judgmental and welcoming space that allows young people to connect with their peers and get support from others, link them to care and learn about mental health to enable them to lead productive lives.
Our Programs
Our Programs ensure that every young person, regardless of their circumstance or background, has the opportunities and support to achieve their potential.
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