Programs

 

Outreach Programs

Akili Bomba conducts community outreach programs to support recovering addicts, reformed criminals, and survivors of mental health challenges. Weekly sessions provide therapy for beneficiaries, families, and the elderly, offering targeted mental health support kits. Outreach aims to change perceptions, improve family dynamics, and assist caregivers in managing difficult situations.

Community Mental Health Awareness

Akili Bomba promotes mental health awareness through community outreach in Kibra, offering sensitization programs, workshops, screenings, and IEC materials. Initiatives like "Kaa!! Raada" focus on environmental health and its link to mental well-being, while "Saturday Artivism" uses sports and arts to help manage stress and depression among locals.

Institutional Mental Health Awareness

Akili Bomba promotes institutional mental health awareness by providing psychoeducation to students, parents, and teachers. The initiative focuses on life skills, substance abuse prevention, trauma management, and HIV/AIDS education. These lessons are integrated into school curricula, supporting the mental well-being of students and creating a supportive learning environment.

Poverty Reduction Programs (Uradi Kwa Vijana)

Akili Bomba's poverty reduction programs address the link between poverty and mental health challenges in Kibra. Through community outreach, skill-building workshops, and financial empowerment initiatives, the organization helps families improve their economic stability. This holistic approach aims to reduce poverty's impact on mental well-being and promote sustainable livelihoods.