StrongMinds is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Wendy Andezu, who passed away on June 26th. Wendy joined the StrongMinds Uganda family in early 2019 as our Adolescent Project Manager. Drawing upon her experience working with young people on sexual and reproductive health, Wendy was tasked with creating and leading…
The Chat for Impact Summit, powered by WhatsApp, has named StrongMinds as one of ten 10 social justice organizations to join Impact Accelerator. Winners were chosen by a panel of five independent judges. Through the Accelerator, StrongMinds will receive grant support and mentorship to expand and relaunch our mental health chatbot, Amani, to serve tens of…
When life doesn’t go as planned, adjusting to new circumstances can be difficult. In some cases, it can lead to anxiety and depression. Clara, * a 14-year old girl in 9th grade is the second youngest of six children, and the only girl. She lives in a densely populated compound in Lusaka with her family,…
Christina lives in a refugee settlement in northeastern Uganda. At 28-years old, she has already endured a lifetime of instability. When her family fled Sudan, Christina’s father stayed behind. Her mother still struggles daily to make ends meet. Now, as an adult, Christina is living with HIV, while raising her children without her husband’s support.…
GRIEF When we lose someone we love, it can really hurt. This is normal. But when pain fails to subside over time, it can be a sign of depression. This is the second video on our series on the triggers of depression, how to cope, and how to seek help.
LIFE CHANGES When life doesn’t go as planned, it can really hurt. Sometimes, it can even trigger depression. Check out the first video in our new series highlighting the triggers and symptoms of depression. Learn how to cope, and how to get help if you need it.
StrongMinds is pleased to launch a new virtual mental health resource: Amani is a WhatsApp chatbot that aims to serve tens of thousands of individuals in Uganda and Zambia struggling with mental health issues under COVID-19. Amani helps users: Explore difficult feelings and learn simple coping strategies. Learn facts about depression, and its causes and…
StrongMInds mourns the loss of a dear friend and supporter in Zambia, John Mayeya, who passed away this weekend from COVID-19. John was the Director of Mental Health within the Zambian Ministry of Health. He was a keen advocate for mental health and a tireless supporter of the work of StrongMinds. It was John who,…
NEW REPORT SHOWS HOUSEHOLD DISTRESS IS ON THE RISE IN UGANDA AND ZAMBIA DUE TO PANDEMIC KAMPALA, UGANDA – The COVID-19 pandemic is triggering an increase in persistent stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in low-income households in Uganda and Zambia. This comes from a ground-breaking June 2020 survey of 12,000 women in low-income communities in…
StrongMInds welcomes Peter Okwi as our new Uganda Country Director. In this role, Peter will lead all operations in country, supporting a team of staff working across multiple districts to grow, innovate, and collaborate. He will play a pivotal role in shaping StrongMinds’ growth and scale in Uganda and elsewhere in the region. Peter comes to Strong…