Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

The foundation seeks to break the silence around mental health in Samburu by offering culturally sensitive counseling, support, and community-based programs. These efforts focus on women facing depression, trauma, and economic hardship—helping them find healing and hope.

Why Mental Health Matters
Many women in Samburu silently suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD, often due to gender-based violence, widowhood, or poverty. Cultural stigma prevents them from seeking help. With around 70% showing signs of depression, the emotional burden is heavy—especially for those left as sole providers. Without support, this cycle of trauma affects families, maternal health, and children’s well-being.

Our Interventions

Community Counseling Hubs
We’ve created safe spaces staffed by trained counselors and peer supporters. Group therapy sessions are blended with traditional healing practices to ensure cultural relevance.

Therapy with Economic Empowerment
Women receive mental health support alongside income-generating programs like beadwork cooperatives and “Farming for Healing,” which uses agriculture for stress relief.

Awareness Campaigns
Workshops led by survivor-advocates and radio programs in local languages work to reduce stigma and share coping strategies across the community.

Crisis Support
We provide emergency counseling for survivors of rape, domestic violence, or sudden loss, and partner with clinics to offer antidepressants when needed.

Program Integration
Mental health care is built into other programs: screenings for HIV+ patients, trauma support in men’s football sessions, and resilience training in schools for children of affected mothers.

Impact
We aim to reach 300 women each year with psychosocial support—helping them heal, regain strength, and support their families with renewed hope.