Youth Initiative Program
Our Youth Initiative empowers young people in primary and secondary schools to become champions of mental health. We create safe spaces where students learn, share, and support one another through structured mental-health clubs and school programs.
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Youth We Aim to Reach
70%
students in primary and secondary schools will be reached through mental-health clubs, awareness sessions, and school campaigns.
50%
teachers and parents connected to these youth will be involved through workshops that strengthen emotional support at home and in school.
60%
youth leaders will receive direct training to support their peers and promote positive mental-health behaviours.
40%
participating students will take part in community impact projects that build confidence, leadership, and healing in society.
School Mental-Health Clubs
We help schools create mental-health clubs where students come together to learn, talk, and support one another. These clubs give young people a safe space to share their feelings without fear or shame. Each club is guided by trained student leaders and a supportive teacher. Through activities such as group discussions, games, and awareness campaigns, students learn that mental health is part of everyday life. The clubs help build confidence, reduce stigma, and teach students that they are not alone.
Awareness and Education
Our program provides simple and age-friendly lessons that help young people understand their emotions and how to manage them. We teach students how to recognise early signs of stress, anxiety, or sadness, and we show them healthy ways to cope. We also correct common misconceptions and cultural beliefs that create fear or stigma around mental health. By learning these skills, students discover that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that emotional health matters just as much as physical health.
Teacher and Parent Engagement
To fully support students, teachers and parents also need the right understanding and tools. We offer training that helps teachers notice emotional or behavioural changes in their students and respond with care. We also organise workshops for parents to help them understand the challenges their children are facing in today’s world. These sessions encourage adults to listen without judgement and to guide children with love, patience, and confidence. When teachers and parents are empowered, children feel safer and more supported.
Community Impact Projects
We encourage students to use what they learn in the clubs to bring positive change to their communities. Through small projects, students practise leadership, teamwork, and compassion. They may visit vulnerable families, organise anti-stigma activities, plant trees, or create art and drama that promote healing and kindness. These projects show young people that they can make a real difference. They become agents of peace, understanding, and hope in both their schools and their neighbourhoods.