Nyumba Kumi Initiative: Strengthening Communities with Mental Health Support
Women Leaders during the International Women Day 2024 commemorated in Kuresoi South,Nakuru County Francis Waiganjo, a respected figure from Rubiri in the Karagita area of Naivasha Sub County, holds significant roles in his community. He is a Nyumba Kumi Committee member and a Community Health Promoter, demonstrating his deep involvement and commitment to community health. […]
Driven by Hope: CHP Champions a Drug-Free Future with Compassion and Action
Mental Health Stakeholders during a reflection meeting facilitated Samwel Maina, a Community Health Promoter from the Bondeni intervention area, noticed that one of the young people in his community was a drug addict. This is his narration. “From my observation, I noticed a young man in our community was into drug and substance abuse. The […]
Community Health Promoter Uses Diverse Skills to Heal and Uplift
Thomas Okumu,third on the right row (tall guy) ,behind the lady with the red T-shirt ,during a Team Building activity facilitated by MIDRIFT HURINET “As Thomas Okumu, I serve as a PFA provider in the Bondeni intervention area. This role has equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to address mental health issues. I […]
Bridging Hearts and Minds
Sphia during a team building activity facilitated by MIDRIFT HURINET “When I was deployed as a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW), I had no training in Psychological First Aid (PFA). Thanks to MIDRIFT HURINET training, I can now address the Community’s needs and refer them for further interventions. I am now fairly conversant about matters […]
A Beacon of Hope: How Compassionate PFA Saved a Pregnant Mother in Crisis
Community Health Promoters from Rhonda Ward during a past Mental Health Sensitization Forum facilitated by MIDRIFT HURINET “My name is Grace Ndinda, a PFA provider trained by MIDRIFT HURINET and an Elder in our local community. My area of intervention is Rhonda Ward of Nakuru Town West Sub County. One evening in December last year, […]