MINOVA MENTAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP & CLINIC (MMH)
Key Focus Areas
The focus area is on Mental Health taking a holistic approach to supporting the well-being of young people by addressing the root causes and effects of mental health challenges. It begins with providing mental health education for youth across Africa, supported by mental health learning hubs and youth-led advocacy campaigns. It promotes youth participation in psychotherapy and psychosocial support services.
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About Us
A youth-led initiative dedicated to addressing mental health issues and supporting survivors of gender-based violence within the community through empowering youth, especially young women, to become advocates for their mental health and agents of gender based violence prevention within their communities.
Our Story
MiNova's story begins with a life-changing encounter. In late 2022, Dr. Glory, the Co-founder of MiNova, was conducting mental health sessions with elderly patients in Machame-Masama when she met Amina, a 17-year-old girl whose life had been shattered by sexual abuse. Driven by Amina's story, Dr. Glory Co-founded MiNova in 2023 with a clear mission: to provide accessible mental health services and training, particularly for youth impacted by gender-based violence and trauma.
Vision
To provide holistic and affordable mental health services to the community.
Mission
To be a leading institution in Africa that trains and develops youth to be mental health champions and spearheads research on mental health.