Nivishe Foundation

🌟 Exciting Collaboration! 🌟 Yesterday, Nivishe Foundation, led by our founder Amisa Rashid , Communications & Marketing Lead Boera Momanyi , and Research Associate Miriam Okotta, visited Buni media the creative minds behind the iconic XYZ Show. 🎬 We're thrilled about the possibilities discussed and can't wait to share more details soon. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting initiative! 🚀 #MentalHealthAwareness #NivisheFoundation

Healthy Minds, Happy Lives! 😊 Meet Amisa Rashid, a Metis Fellow and Founder of the Nivishe Foundation. Amisa and her team champions for mental health and well-being, educates and engages community members on the importance of taking care of their mental health. In 2023, 23% of Kenyans were struggling with mental health, according to the Mental State of the World Report. Nivishe Foundation focuses on building community resilience through mental health and trauma-informed approaches as tools for social cohesion. It targets urban informal settlements and marginalised communities in Kenya. Recently, Nivishe Foundation engaged community stakeholders in Tala to discuss critical mental health issues impacting their community. This forum brought together representatives from the office of the Member of Parliament, the Member of County Assembly, the area O.C.S., the administration of Katine Technical Training Institute, and religious leaders. Through collective action and shared dedication to mental health and wellbeing, we can build stronger and healthier communities. We celebrate Amisa Rashid and the team at Nivishe Foundation for their dedication to mental health education and advocacy. #Metiscollective #Collectiveleadership #Mentalhealth Grace Maureen Wairimu Naftaly Muroki Muthoni Gakwa, CPA Velma Muhatia

🌟 Join Us for Nivishe Open Day! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce the first-ever Nivishe Open Day Virtual Event on June 27th this year! This immersive online experience will showcase our impactful work through engaging panel discussions, a heartfelt documentary screening, and an interactive Q&A session. In collaboration with Giving Women , our esteemed panellists include our Founder and Executive Director Amisa Rashid , an award-winning Mental Health Professional, and Dr.Rose Waithaka , a distinguished Mental Health Practitioner. The discussion will be moderated by the inspiring Atalanti Moquette , Founder of Giving Women . 🗓️ Date: 27th June, 2024 🕒 Time: 1pm Geneva time | 2pm EAT 💻 Platform: Zoom & YouTube Live Get ready to be inspired by these incredible leaders in mental health space! Stay tuned for the registration link! #NivisheOpenDay

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting health practitioners from the Ministry of Health, Kisumu County, led by Dr.Tom Mboya Nyang'wara, Medical Superintendent, KisumuCounty. Tom and the team came for a benchmarking visit to learn more about what we do at Nivishe Foundation. Our insightful discussion focused on mutual learning about mental health implementation and the critical need to influence policy for better mental health support. It was a productive session, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing mental health initiatives. #mentalhealthawareness #communitysupport #kisumucounty

🎉 FREE Mental Health Film Screening Remember those hilarious moments from XYZ show by BuniMedia that had us in stitches with their spot-on political satire? Well, get ready for another unforgettable experience! Join the producers of the show Buni Media show along with, Michael Mutahi puppeteer and Sarakasi Trust, for an exclusive screening of the award-winning film/series: 'KUHU and BABU'. 🎬 We're celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in style, combining education with entertainment. 🧠 Save the date: July 19th, 2024, at Sarakasi Dome on Ngara Road, Nairobi, starting at 4pm. Trust us, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn about mental health in the most engaging way possible! And guess what? Entrance is absolutely FREE! Spread the word and let's make this event one for the books. See you there! 🌟 #MentalHealthAwareness #XYZShow #KUHUandBABU #NairobiEvents Ross Franks

How does #mentalhealth prioritization look like for the digital and gig economy? 🌐💡 Joanita Najjuko shares insights from our Pan African Feminist Visioning Retreat on Digitalisation and Feminist Futures of Work held in April 2024 by Nawi Africa where I was honored to speak on mental health in the gig economy and the work Nivishe Foundation does. Together, we embarked on a journey through time and innovation, exploring the transformative power of digitalisation and digital economies. In our discussions, we emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health for gig workers who often face unique challenges like job insecurity, isolation, and burnout. Our retreat highlighted strategies for creating supportive environments, fostering resilience, and ensuring mental well-being is a cornerstone of the future of work. By integrating mental health considerations into the digital and gig economy, we aim to build a more sustainable and inclusive future for all workers. Thank you to all the incredible participants for their contributions and commitment to this vital cause. 🌍✨ Read more : https://lnkd.in/d3N4APJw #MentalHealth #GigEconomy #DigitalEconomy #FeministFutures #Innovation #PanAfricanVisioning

🌟 Caring For Our Men's Mental Health 🌟 At Nivishe Foundation, we believe in the mental well-being of the entire community, men included. We know that addressing men's mental wellness is essential for a healed community. That's why we conduct community outreaches where we openly discuss mental health issues, helping men break the stigma and find support. Our outreaches are attended by many, providing a safe space to tackle their issues and encourage open conversations. Together, we can break the chains of patriarchal culture that often silences men's feelings and emotions. Join us in supporting men's mental health and fostering a community of healing and understanding. 💙 #MensMentalHealthMonth #NivisheFoundation #MentalWellness #CommunitySupport #BreakTheStigma

What would #mentalhealth, #leadership, and civic education look like for university student leaders in Kenya? At our recent session through Nivishe Foundation , Uamuzi Foundation and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Kenya with student leaders from the Technical University of Kenya, we delved into this crucial question. The discussion highlighted the importance of integrating mental health awareness, effective leadership skills, and civic education into their daily lives. By fostering resilience, empathy, and a deep understanding of civic duties, we aim to empower these young leaders to champion positive change within their communities and beyond. Together, we explored strategies for managing stress, enhancing leadership capabilities, and promoting active citizenship. This holistic approach ensures that our future leaders are well-equipped to navigate the challenges ahead, while also prioritizing their mental well-being. Thank you to the Technical University of Kenya student leaders and the school administration for their enthusiastic participation and commitment to making a difference! 🌟🧠👥 #MentalHealth #Leadership #CivicEducation #YouthEmpowerment #TUKStudentLeaders Metis

🎉 We just hit 5,000 followers💥 We’re beyond excited that our Nivishe Foundation community is growing! Thank you all for your support and engagement. 🙌 I mean, we are because you are! Stay tuned because we have some amazing initiatives and updates coming your way. Before you go, want to be part of something even bigger? Invite your friends who care about mental health to follow us by tagging them in the comments! Let's see them and celebrate with them. We are waiting. Together, we can make a bigger impact. 💙 #ThankYou #Milestone #Community #MentalHealth #ExcitingTimesAhead

🌟 Empowering Future Leaders at TUK! 🌟 We were honored to kick off our new program by visiting the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) for a transformative training session for student leaders. This is part of our exciting 'Empowering Student Leaders for Social Accountability in Kenyan Universities' initiative. Led by our Founder, Amisa Rashid , along with our Counselor, Mariam Yusuf , and Research Lead, Miriam Okotta the session focused on crucial topics including Mental Health, the use of the Uamuzi app for civic engagement, media tools for effective communication, and community outreach strategies. This initiative aligns with our shared goal of fostering informed and responsible leaders who can drive positive political and social change in Kenya. We are grateful for the support and participation of TUK's administration and student leaders. This is just the beginning! We are thrilled to announce that we will be visiting more universities soon. Stay tuned to find out which university we’ll be visiting next. #EmpoweringLeaders #MentalHealth