IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN! The 2nd Regional Mental Health Conference is coming in 2027! Building on the first conference, we’re ready to amplify lived experiences, strengthen partnerships, and turn mental health awareness into action. Are you ready?

Behind every uniform is a human being who deserves care! Through our IMARISHA Mental Health Integrated Initiative, supported by Comic Relief, we championed mental well-being at Kisumu Medium Prison by building trust and creating safe spaces where staff and inmates can thrive.

Effective disability inclusion starts with policies that recognise rights & promotes equal opportunities. We joined day two of the Kisumu County Disability Bill & Policy review at Whirlspring Hotel, Kisumu, where the policy draft review was completed ahead of public participation

Climate resilience goes beyond surviving storms; it means protecting minds too. We joined SDI-Kenya and @BasicNeeds_KE to champion mental health and climate action for stronger, more resilient communities in Kisumu.

Ending AIDS takes more than awareness; it takes action and partnership. We joined the World AIDS Day planning meeting at the NSDCC offices in Kisumu and at Lifecare Hospital in Bungoma to champion youth-centred approaches. Together, let’s Protect, Prevent, and Empower!

Who supports those who save lives? Through the IMARISHA Project, supported by Comic Relief, we engaged firefighters and St. John’s Ambulance personnel in conversations about mental health and healthy coping strategies. Let’s break the silence and care for those who care for us.

When the rains come, will we be ready? We joined Kisumu County stakeholders to assess El Niño preparedness, review response plans, and strengthen coordination. Resilience means turning commitments into action to protect lives and livelihoods.

Inclusive policies turn disability rights into action, promoting dignity, equality, and participation. We joined the Kisumu County Disability Bill and Policy review at Whirlspring Hotel, Kisumu, a key step towards inclusive policies that protect rights and shape everyday lives.

Healthy communities start on the front lines! Our field officer mentored CHPs at Otamba CHU in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County, under the Community Case Management of Malaria Project, strengthening malaria prevention, referrals, and reporting. Together, we can beat malaria!

When disaster strikes, will we be ready? From floods to school fires, preparedness saves lives. We joined stakeholders in Nakuru for #IDDRR 2026 under the theme “Resilience Starts at Home.” A safer tomorrow begins with action today!

What happens when knowledge meets opportunity? Leadership becomes action. We joined Dreams Redefined Organization in Kisumu to celebrate 60 young women transitioning from training to civic and economic engagement. The future of leadership starts now! #YoungWomenLeadersh

Different abilities, equal opportunities, one inclusive future. We joined the launch of the Inclusive Education Hub for Africa in Nairobi to break barriers, bridge learning gaps, and champion education where every learner belongs and every ability counts.

From awareness to action, from voices to decisions! TINADA joined Kisumu County Government, CSOs, and youth representatives to strengthen meaningful youth engagement. By centring lived experiences and building partnerships, we can shape solutions WITH youth, not just FOR them.

Empowering girls goes beyond education; it means nurturing dignity, protecting well-being & creating safe spaces to thrive. We joined partners in celebrating #DayOfTheGirl at Odowa Comprehensive School, Kisumu, promoting hygiene, mental health, & a brighter future for every girl.

A girl’s potential grows when she feels safe, supported and confident enough to make her own choices. We joined the County Government of Kisumu and partners at the Nyanza Initiative for Girls’ Education and Empowerment (NIGEE) center to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, bringing attention to girls’ rights, safety, wellbeing and empowerment. Conversations highlighted the importance of emotional support, self-confidence, informed decision-making and knowing where to seek help when challenges arise. Our participation demonstrated commitment to promoting the well-being of girls, supporting their personal development, and encouraging a safe and supportive environment where every girl can grow, learn, and achieve her full potential. #DayoftheGirl

What does it take to build communities that are prepared for disasters before they happen? From 10th-12th October 2026, we participated in the 12th National Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2026, organized by the National Disaster Management Authority of Kenya, under the theme “Resilience Starts at Home.” Discussions explored risk-informed planning, climate resilience, early warning and early action, disaster risk financing and youth participation. With El Niño predicted, strengthening public awareness, timely dissemination of weather information and community preparedness is particularly important to help reduce risks and protect lives and livelihoods. Our participation in the “From Forecast to Action” panel and the Youth and Risk Reduction side event, highlighted the importance of translating risk information into timely, locally led action. Resilience is built before disaster strikes, but through inclusive planning, coordinated partnerships and communities equipped to prepare and respond. #DisasterPreparedness

Who cares for the caregiver? For over four decades, Jael Ayako Okello has cared for her daughter. The journey has carried financial, physical and emotional demands, often borne largely alone. Through the Basic Needs Model Project, supported by @CBMuk, Jael found practical support, financial empowerment and a community through the Heart to Heart Support Group. Read Jael's story here: shorturl.at/ZbrTr As we reflect on mental health, her story reminds us that supporting wellbeing also means recognising caregivers; their struggles, their resilience and their need for support. #WorldMentalHealthDay #BasicNeedsModel

Mental health is also about dignity, inclusion and the freedom to participate in life. For Lenox and his mother, this support represents more than improved mobility. It is a step towards greater independence, participation and opportunities to engage with the world around him. Read the story here: shorturl.at/gfMtR As we reflect on mental health, we must remember that wellbeing is shaped not only by access to care, but also by whether people feel included, supported and able to live with dignity. Breaking barriers means creating environments where every child can participate, belong and thrive. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Access to malaria care depends on more than community awareness. It also requires services that people can actually reach. In Bonchari, our field officers under the Community Case Management of Malaria Project conducted biannual mentorship with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) from Bogiakumu A Community Health Unit (CHU), linked to Gesuguri Dispensary. The CHU has a functional community health committee, active malaria work plans, improved community awareness and CHPs able to sync data with ease. However, commodity shortages, incomplete referrals and increased home deliveries among teenagers without national ID cards remain concerns. Sustaining progress requires reliable supplies, stronger referrals and practical pathways that help every young person access care.