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A safe space for civic catalysts, thinkers & veterans across Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda. Powered by Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!

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Joined April 2024
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As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay 2026, we centre lived experiences under the theme: “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.” Listening is just the beginning. Join Inuka Kenya’s Wellness Programme as we listen, learn and turn voices into action. #LivedExperienceKE
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📢 Our Q3 Newsletter Is Out! What does meaningful civic action look like in our communities? In our Quarter Three Newsletter, we share stories of civic participation, economic justice, community mobilisation, and well-being from the communities we serve. From strengthening local leadership through Maskani Ya Taifa to advancing economic justice and creating spaces for collective healing, these stories reflect the power of citizens coming together to shape change. 📰 Read the latest issue and join the conversation. 🔗 nisisikenya.substack.com/p/i…
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And now, a moment to slow down, breathe and reconnect with nature. Surrounded by a serene environment, we’re taking in the fresh air, embracing the calm and giving ourselves room to simply be. Because sometimes, caring for our mental wellbeing starts with stepping away from the noise and being present in the moment. Here at Wellness Wednesday, we’re making space for that much-needed pause. #WellnessWednesday #MentalWellbeing
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WHY WELLNESS WEDNESDAY? Creating change in our communities starts with people, and people need care, rest and space to recharge. At Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, we recognise that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to sustaining the people who show up every day to make a difference. Wellness Wednesday creates that space a moment to pause, reconnect with ourselves and each other, and remember that caring for our wellbeing is not a luxury; it is part of how we sustain the work we do.
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In our last colouring exercise, we asked participants how the experience made them feel. Their reflections reminded us that wellness can begin with the simplest things: slowing down, expressing ourselves, connecting with others, and making time for ourselves. #WellnessWednesday
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Now, it’s your turn! 🧘🏽‍♀️💃🏽 📅 Date: 21st October 2026 📍 Venue: Nairobi Arboretum Join us for a refreshing day of yoga, Zumba, nature walks, painting, and more! Bring a friend, bring your energy, and come as you are. Let’s create more good days together! Tupatane Arboretum!
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The best way to celebrate this day is listening without judging and also encouraging everyone to speak out and get help, Through sharing what you're experiencing is like halfway solving a problem lets be our sisters and brothers keeper. You are never alone and you don't have to give up #LivedExperienceKE
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, Let’s listen without judgment, challenge stigma, and turn lived experiences into meaningful change. Every voice matters. Every life matters. #LivedExperiencesKE
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As we prepare for #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow, remember that you don’t have to navigate difficult moments alone. The Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi! Wellness Programme offers free psychosocial support to help you navigate challenges, strengthen resilience and prioritise your wellbeing.
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What practical actions can you take to strengthen collective care and wellness in your community, and how will these actions contribute to real change?” #LivedExperienceKE
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How can sharing lived experiences help break stigma and create safer spaces for others? #LivedExperienceKE
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What is the one message you want people to hear from your lived experience? #LivedExperienceKE
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If your experience could inspire one meaningful change in how mental health and wellbeing are understood or supported, what would you want that change to be? #LivedExperienceKE
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What should communities, organisations, health providers and policymakers learn from lived experiences like yours? #LivedExperienceKE
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What was missing when you needed support, and what do you wish had been available to you? #LivedExperienceKE
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What kind of support has made a meaningful difference in your journey, and what made that support helpful? #LivedExperienceKE
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What has your lived experience taught you about mental health and well-being that you think others need to hear? #LivedExperienceKE
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What is one part of your mental health or wellbeing experience you wish more people understood?#LivedExperienceKE
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What does it mean to feel heard, seen, and understood when going through a difficult time? #LivedExperienceKE
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Campaign Alert As we approach #WorldMentalHealthDay 2026, we’re putting lived experiences at the centre. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” reminds us that listening must lead to action. We listen. We learn. We act. #LivedExperience
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Through real voices and real stories, Inuka Kenya’s Wellness Program will explore what it means to be heard, what meaningful support looks like, what needs to change, and how lived experiences can shape mental health and wellbeing. #LivedExperience
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Over the coming days, we’ll be asking questions, sharing reflections and amplifying voices. Because every experience has something to teach us-and every voice can contribute to change. Join the conversation. #WorldMentalHealthDay #LivedExperience
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