LIFAFA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Team LIFAFA RESEARCH FOUNDATION has been in #RabatMorocco for the past 3 days alongside other innovators around the world for a Global Mental Health Gathering Event organized by the Being Initiative and its partners. This event has had as its focus the sharing of best practices by more than 25 innovators on Grand Challenges Canada funded projects targeting #YouthMentalHealth. Personally, it has been an interesting experience sharing strategies that work in Cameroon and most parts of Sub Saharan Africa while learning from from other innovators that have transitioned to scale in other parts of the world. LIFAFA RESEARCH FOUNDATION Grand Challenges Canada Being Initiative, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Fondation Botnar, NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Science for Africa Foundation, United for Global Mental Health, Orygen, Fondation Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé

Lifafa Research Foundation was honored to have the opportunity to share their thoughts through her CEO Lifafa Kange on how digital tools can be used to amplify awareness, improve service accessibility, engage with youths and support fund raising efforts.

We are very honored and privileged to be part of this life changing event and gathering with four of our team members representing LRF: Lifafa Kange , Ghangha Jamin Ghangha, BSc, MPH , Ashley Luma and Vamtowe Hezal Tracy . This was an opportunity to present the work and activities of LRF and also present on the innovation #PROMEHY (Promoting Mental Health Amongst Youths aged 10 to 24 years) from background till date especially looking at impact, challenges and sustainability plan. Thank you #GrandChallengesCanada

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐑𝐓𝐕 As part of our efforts to promote mental health awareness and sensitization in Cameroon, the Lifafa Research Foundation (LRF) recently partnered with CRTV Radio to discuss mental health issues affecting individuals and communities. In this brief radio interview, our representatives engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with CRTV Radio's host to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking behavior. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: - The importance of mental health awareness and sensitization - Common mental health issues affecting individuals and communities in Cameroon - Strategies for promoting mental health and well-being - Resources available for individuals struggling with mental health issues Watch the full interview to learn more about mental health and how we can work together to promote mental well-being in our communities. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #LifafaResearchFoundation #CRTVRadio

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 As we watched the guidance counselors share their heartfelt gratitude after our comprehensive training program, we were reminded of the profound impact that empowered educators can have on students' lives. By equipping these dedicated lived experience professionals with the knowledge and skills to support students' mental health, we are not only transforming the lives of individual students, but also creating a ripple effect that resonates throughout the entire school environment. Watch the video to witness the power of empowered educators and the difference they are making in the lives of their students. Thanks to our Funder, Grand Challenges Canada #MentalHealthMatters #GuidanceCounselors #EmpoweringEducators #StudentWellbeing #EducationMatters #TransformingLives

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 As we watched the guidance counselors share their heartfelt gratitude after our comprehensive training program, we were reminded of the profound impact that empowered educators can have on students' lives. By equipping these dedicated lived experience professionals with the knowledge and skills to support students' mental health, we are not only transforming the lives of individual students, but also creating a ripple effect that resonates throughout the entire school environment. Watch the video to witness the power of empowered educators and the difference they are making in the lives of their students. Thanks to our Funder, Grand Challenges Canada #MentalHealthMatters #GuidanceCounselors #EmpoweringEducators #StudentWellbeing #EducationMatters #TransformingLives

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞 We are excited to share the successful Mental Health Awareness session organized by the Mental Health Club of Government Bilingual High School Limbe. The session which had over 65 club members aimed to promote mental wellness, awareness, and empowerment among students. The interactive outdoor workshops and activities focused on self-care, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. The session also normalized mental health conversations among students and helped develop coping mechanisms and resilience strategies. The session equally involved award of prizes to very performant students Thanks to our Funder, Grand Challenges Canada #MentalHealthMatters #YouthMentalHealth #BreakingBarriers #ResilienceBuilding #CommunitySupport #GBHSLimbe #MentalHealthAwareness #StudentEmpowerment #LifafaResearchFoundation

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Lifafa Research Foundation's recent Guidance Counselors' Second Refresher Seminar was a success. The seminar focused on enhancing guidance counselors' skills in promoting mental health awareness, stress management, and emotional well-being among students. Expert facilitators such as Mr Fredrick Esuka and Tanyi Regobell Mua Daniel, BMLS, BLM, Ms-HM(c) led engaging sessions, providing practical strategies and tools. The seminar aimed to empower guidance counselors to identify early warning signs, develop supportive relationships, and create a safe school environment. Thanks to our Funder, Grand Challenges Canada #GuidanceCounselors #MentalHealthMatters #StudentWellbeing #TeacherTraining #SchoolCounseling #MentalHealthAwareness #EducationSupport #LifafaResearchFoundation

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 We are excited to announce the successful launch of Government Bilingual High School Mutengene's Mental Health Club. The club aims to promote mental wellness, awareness, and empowerment among students. The club's first awareness session featured interactive workshops and activities focused on self-care, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. The session also normalized mental health conversations among students and helped develop coping mechanisms and resilience strategies. Thanks to our Funder, Grand Challenges Canada #MentalHealthMatters #YouthMentalHealth #BreakingBarriers #ResilienceBuilding #CommunitySupport #GBHSMutengene #MentalHealthClub #StudentEmpowerment #LifafaResearchFoundation

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬' 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡? As we reflect on our own journey, we are reminded of the countless young people struggling in silence with their mental health. The weight of negative self-talk, self-doubt, and low self-esteem can be crushing. But what if Lifafa Research Foundation told you there is a powerful tool that can help shift this narrative? Positive affirmations have been touted as a game-changer for mental well-being, but can they really make a difference for young people? Join our Whatsapp group discussion with miss Nchuo Aboukeze to explore the impact of positive affirmations on youths' mental health. Share your personal experiences, insights, and expertise on how positive affirmations can: - Boost self-confidence. - Improve mental resilience. - Enhance overall well-being. Let us spark a conversation that can help break the stigma surrounding mental health and empower the next generation. Join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/ed5ZcZzK Follow our page for more updates on mental health, wellness, and personal development Thank you to our Funder, Grand Challenges Canada #MentalHealthMatters #PositiveAffirmations #YouthEmpowerment #Wellness #PersonalDevelopment #LifafaResearchFoundation