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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr. On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's reimagine what mental health can truly mean for our communities. This powerful image from #Kenya in June 2024 challenges us to think differently. In the wake of tragic deaths of young Kenyans demanding justice, we see a profound moment of collective healing and resistance at Uhuru Park. This scene isn't what typically comes to mind when we think of "mental health interventions." Yet, it embodies a radical reimagining of wellbeing: 1. Community Resilience: Thousands gathered, finding strength in unity and shared purpose. 2. Cultural Healing: Music, dance, and communal celebration became powerful tools for processing collective trauma. 3. Active Engagement: Mental health not as passive treatment, but as active participation in creating a just society. 4. Holistic Wellbeing: Linking mental health directly to social justice and community action. 5. Joy as Resistance: Celebration not as denial of pain, but as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience. This World Mental Health Day, let's expand our vision: How can we integrate community and culture into our mental health approaches globally? What if our "treatments" prioritized addressing societal injustices? How might our understanding of mental health shift if we focused on collective wellbeing? It's time to move beyond individualized diagnoses and medications. Let's reimagine mental health as a journey towards collective healing, social justice, and community empowerment. What does reimagining mental health mean to you? Share your thoughts! #WorldMentalHealthDay #ReimaginingMentalHealth #CommunityHealing #SocialJustice #HealingCenteredPeacebuilding

It's #WorldHypertenstionDay 2024! Watch this clip and share with friends and family! Chinonso Fidelis Egemba AltSchool Africa

Happening Now: Reflections on TaRL Africa's journey: Thinking about our work in today's educational landscape. We’re reflecting on the journey of TaRL Africa and our work in today's education landscape with Dr Rukmini Banerji. 📚 Join us on this link https://lnkd.in/etvxCHWa and listen in. #TaRLAfricaConf2024 #AcceleratedLearning #FoundationalLearning #TaRLAfricaTurns5

There is a hunger for discipleship resources in Zambia. That's why we are partnering with Joshua Nations to send MegaVoice units as a way to make disciples among Bemba speaking communities who rely on auditory learning and oral tradition. We need your help to fulfill this urgent need. Right now, your gifts help us send MegaVoice loaded with discipleship material to our partners in Zambia! More updates to follow. #Zambia #Bemba #OralLearning #AudioLearning #Discipleship

Our journey is about transforming lives. Get to know what we do and our impacts at Nurturing Dreams Ghana. Learn more about us! #impactdriven #empoweringchange #nurturingdreamsghana

10 truths about Youth Impact to mark our 10th anniversary. 10. Our team is spread across 10 countries. 📈 9. Our TaRL program is now being implemented in 9 out of 10 regions in Botswana. 🇧🇼 8. Zones is a program focused on encouraging healthy relationship choices, particularly targeting young girls. ↗️ 7. Our Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program, was launched in 2017. 📚 6. ConnectEd is our innovative program that was developed to address distance education needs during the pandemic. 🔢 5. Youth Impact is a grassroots, youth-led movement based in Gaborone, Botswana, connecting youth with life-changing information. 🔝 4. Our organization was established in 2014. ✅ 3. We have a total of 3 programs, namely Zones, Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) and ConnectEd. 3️⃣ 2. Our second program was Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL). 1. Our first program in the organization was called “No Sugar” (now Zones). We are Yooooouth, making an impact! 🎶🎵 #DecadeofDifference #WeAreYouthImpact #EducationforAll

Are you intrigued by the extraordinary journey of the Sasser family in Uganda, which has yielded impactful results? Their narrative stands as a testament to resilience and compassion, showcasing how their endeavors have brought about substantial changes in the lives they've influenced. Let's delve into their inspiring journey and the positive outcomes stemming from their unwavering commitment. Your exploration into comprehending their profound impact and experiences in Uganda starts with just one click. https://lnkd.in/ggWKJGJr

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The impact of #Edutainment on learning outcomes is huge, read our 2024 annual report and COVID Research report for insights.

This is why we do what we do. This is why we are at the Wahab Folawuyo school in Lagos Nigeria today. Stay tuned. #reducingwaste #circulareconomy♻️ #recyclereducereuse♻️ #recyclereuserepurpose #sustainableenvironment #healthydisposal #recyclingproject #sportrecycling