In Kibera, mental health is still spoken about in whispers. Young people are told to be strong, to pray harder, or to simply forget what they are going through — and that silence keeps them from ever asking for help. Our awareness campaigns exist to change the conversation in the places where young people actually spend their time.

We take mental health out of the clinic and into schools, community halls, churches and mosques, football pitches, salons and social media feeds. Using plain Swahili, Sheng and English, we explain what stress, anxiety, depression and trauma really look like, share stories from young people who have recovered, and show families and community leaders exactly what to do when someone is struggling.