SPHT TRUST
Donate for Mental Health
Building Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
One of our key initiatives is the African Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) program, a community-driven solution empowering individuals to take responsibility for their mental wellness, understand, manage and prevent situational depression support one another and break the stigma of mental ill health.
OUR PROJECTS
SPHT & JUKUMU LETU
SPHT in partnership with Jukumu Letu, a community-based organization working with vulnerable preschoolers in Kajiado County, will be participating in an AMHFA for Families and Youth of Jukumu Letu in the Ngong community. Scheduled for November 2024. This partnership empowers Jukumu Letu communities and families with the following:
- Enhanced Life Skills and Leadership: The program equips youth with a toolbox of skills for personal and professional success.
- Improved Mental Well-being
- Positive Community Impact: Youth will leave their mark by creating and leading community projects with lasting impact.
- Strength in Numbers: A lasting network of support, empowering youth to rely on each other.
By participating in this program, Jukumu Letu will be supporting the mental well-being of the Ngong youth and families in sustainable mental wellness.
Added Benefits of the AMHFA Training
Reduction of depression in communities
Breaking of stigma, and archaic beliefs about ill mental health
Depression knowledge and awareness
Equips life skills to fight depression and stress
Engaging and Accessible
The integration of performing arts makes the training engaging and culturally relevant for African communities.
Enhanced Learning
Storytelling and experiential activities reinforce key concepts and promote deeper understanding.
Building Community Support
The training fosters a network of individuals equipped with skills to support each other’s mental well-being.