HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Healthy young people. Stronger futures.

We support young people with information, resources and programmes that promote physical, mental and social well-being.

Mental well-being
Healthy choices
Access to support
Health & Well-being

Safe, trusted youth spaces.

Stigma-free information, mental health guidance, and community care.

OUR APPROACH

Nurturing sound minds and healthy bodies for young Kenyans

The Context & Challenge

Mental health stigma, limited adolescent health education, and fragmented community support often leave young people struggling in silence.

Who We Support:

Adolescents and young adults aged 12–24 navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, stress, and healthcare decisions.

Our Intervention & Impact

We provide evidence-informed mental health literacy, peer wellness circles, reproductive health education, and direct links to accredited youth-friendly clinics.

Intended Outcome:

Reduced mental health stigma, informed decision-making, early intervention for psychological distress, and healthier youth communities.

CORE FOCUS AREAS

Where we focus our efforts.

Targeted interventions designed to create long-term impact across Health & Well-being.

Mental Health & Emotional Well-being

De-stigmatizing mental health, providing healthy coping mechanisms, stress management, and emotional literacy workshops.

Healthy Living

Practical nutrition, physical exercise, sleep hygiene, preventive wellness, and everyday lifestyle habits.

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Age-appropriate, factual health information, menstrual hygiene support, and access to credible health counseling.

Prevention & Awareness

Substance abuse prevention, road safety, and peer education campaigns tailored to school and community settings.

Access to Support

Connecting youth to certified counselors, public health facilities, helplines, and safe referral networks.

Social Well-being

Building empathetic peer circles, anti-bullying initiatives, positive relationships, and psychological safety.

RELEVANT OPPORTUNITIES

Explore health & well-being opportunities

Discover health workshops, peer counseling courses, wellness fellowships, and community health initiatives.

RESOURCES & GUIDANCE

Practical tools to help you succeed.

Guide

Youth Mental Well-being & Stress Management Guide

Practical breathing techniques, journal prompts, signs of burnout, and coping strategies for exam and life stress.

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Directory

Emergency Contacts & Youth Tele-Counseling Directory

Toll-free mental health hotlines in Kenya (e.g., 1199, Befrienders Kenya) and accredited youth counseling hubs.

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Handbook

Peer Support Group Facilitator Handbook

Safe listening frameworks, confidentiality rules, and referral protocols for student and youth wellness leaders.

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Amina Hassan

Growing up, discussing mental health was taboo. Uplift360 gave us the language and the safe space to talk honestly about anxiety and grief. Being trained as a peer wellness advocate helped me support over 150 young women in my neighborhood.

OUR IMPACT

Creating change together.

5,600+ Youth Reached with Health Education
120+ Peer Wellness Circles Hosted
45+ Healthcare & Counseling Partners
100% Confidential, Stigma-Free Support
COLLABORATIVE ECOSYSTEM

Stronger together.

We work alongside schools, employers, and organizations committed to expanding Health & Well-being in Kenya.

Equity Group Foundation
KCB Foundation
Moringa School
Strathmore University
Mastercard Foundation
DAAD Kenya

Help young people live healthier, supported lives.

Partner with Uplift360 to fund mental health workshops, distribute wellness kits, or provide clinical advisory.