Light Mentorship program
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The inaugural edition of The Light Mentorship Program marked an inspiring beginning to our mission of empowering young minds. While the impactful first program on March 6, 2024, in Mukuru Kwa Ruben touched the lives of 500 enthusiastic students who showcased their remarkable talents and received well-deserved awards and certificates of participation, this was just the start. The Light Mentorship Program has since expanded its reach, bringing guidance, support, and opportunities to students in various communities beyond Mukuru Kwa Ruben. We celebrate the success of this foundational edition and the many bright futures it helped to illuminate, setting the stage for the continued growth and broader impact of The Light mentorship initiatives.
Light Mentorship program at the Peoples church, Muiri
Concept:
The Light Mentorship Initiative is a youth program focused on mental health training. It’s designed to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can openly discuss mental health issues. Spearheaded by the Amani Gold Community Organization, the initiative involves interactive sessions led by trained mentors or mental health professionals, addressing topics like stress management, self-care, and help-seeking behaviors.
The program has several key aims: to promote mental wellbeing among youth, to foster awareness of the needs of individuals with disabilities in the community, and to develop a peer support system. This peer support system enables older youth to mentor younger ones on mental health awareness and coping strategies, helping them navigate challenges that can lead to severe consequences like suicide, radicalization, and social crime.
The initiative is structured to encourage open communication, reduce stigma associated with mental health, and provide access to resources such as psychotherapists and counselors, supporting youth in their journey of self-transformation. Ultimately, Light Mentorship seeks to cultivate a supportive community, fostering understanding, empathy, and practical mental health skills among its young members.