Lived Experience Advocacy Network
Project Snapshot
Ask Amount
KES 50,000
Project Stage
PilotLaunch Date
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
Project Manager
John Mwangi
Project Partners
Project Summary
This mental health initiative establishes a network of advocates with lived experiences, using storytelling to combat stigma and influence policy. It utilizes the Living Proof Advocacy model for culturally relevant impact.
Intervention Areas
Target Population
Problem Statement
In Kenya, mental health is stigmatized and under-resourced, with 63% associating it with witchcraft. This leads to isolation, discrimination, and a lack of access to care for millions.
Proposed Solution
The project trains advocates to craft compelling personal narratives that humanize mental health. It establishes a Lived Experience Speaker Bureau to amplify voices and influence systemic change.
Expected Impact
Impacts include reduced societal stigma, empowerment of advocates, workplace well-being, and policy shifts toward rights-based mental health laws through informed decision-making.
Sustainability Plan
The project builds a self-sustaining network of local advocates and integrates into existing institutions (schools/workplaces). It diversifies funding through partnerships and offers paid expertise via the Speaker Bureau.
Budget Breakdown
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