The official X of TINADA Youth Action Africa, for an Empowered Healthy Young People.

Joined March 2014
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Together with @BasicNeeds_KE, we conducted a monitoring session with the Rota Transformed Young Ladies Support Group under the Basic Needs Model Project, supported by @CBMuk. Members reviewed progress, shared lessons, and identified ways to strengthen future activities.
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Sometimes all you need to do is listen! #mensmentalhealth
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As Co-chair of the Lake Region OPDs Hub, supported by @CBM_Global, we are facilitating formation of the Muhoroni hub's Chapter. Members are exploring the UNCRPD, disability rights, and governance structures, strengthening inclusion, leadership, and collective advocacy.
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4 days left until the deadline. Send your application to info@dhamiramoja.org and copy tinadaapplication@tinadaafrica.org Apply today!
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Support begins when we focus on abilities, not limitations. #mensmentalhealth
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Disability advocacy starts with inclusive leadership. Under the Basic Needs Model Project supported by @CBMuk, we are forming the Lake Region OPDs Hub -Nyakach Chapter, bringing together 14 OPDs in Nyakach Sub-County, Kisumu County, to strengthen leadership, inclusion & advocacy.
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Many men need support, but those around them may not always know how to offer it. This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're asking one simple question: "I feel supported when...?" Share your voice and help build a culture where men feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Marking Mental Health Awareness Month, we brought together staff and young people for a Wellness & CSO/Social Work Session on mental wellness, self-care, and youth-led community change. Building resilient and empowered young leaders. #MentalWellness #JijengeYouth
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At Great Lakes University of Kisumu, we marked World Environment Day with partners through tree planting & a community clean-up exercise. The activities promoted environmental conservation, proper waste management, and collective action toward a greener, more sustainable future.
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A key highlight of World Environment Day was the awarding of seed grants to 15 support groups under the Basic Needs Model and Bridge Beyond Barriers projects, supported by @CBM_Global, to strengthen their climate-smart ventures. #LivelihoodSupport #worldenvironmentday
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Happy World Environmental Day! As we gather at Tieng're Secondary School in Kisumu, we're reminded that protecting nature protects our climate and our future. This day, stakeholders are uniting to inspire action for a greener, more resilient world.
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Up to 70% of health outcomes are influenced by community-level action. At Nyaore Dispensary, Kisii, our team held a CHU data review with Gesoni CHU, focusing on strengthening malaria surveillance, referrals, data quality, and household visits to improve community health outcomes.
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At TINADA Youth Action Africa, we remain committed to empowering communities, advancing youth wellbeing, and building a more inclusive and equitable Kenya. #MadarakaDay
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Youth mental health is strengthened not only by reducing distress, but by fostering hope, belonging, & agency. At an IMMAGINABLE FUTURES workshop, we explored rootedness, youth co-design, & community-led approaches, reimagining how mental health impact is measured and sustained.
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At Munasio Dispensary, our field officers held a quarterly data review with Muhonje B & C CHUs under the malaria project. Discussions focused on key indicators, reporting tools, and community dialogue, strengthening accountability and community health coordination.
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As we mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, we recognize that menstrual health is central to dignity, equality, and human rights. We must invest in menstrual health by ensuring universal access to affordable menstrual products, accurate information, and safe, inclusive facilities.
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We received a monitoring visit from Amref Health Africa in Kenya under the Community Case Management of Malaria project, which provided mentorship, identified capacity gaps, enabled feedback exchange, & supported joint reflection to strengthen implementation & improve performance
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We hosted @WeareShamiri to explore collaboration on community mental health in Kisumu. Discussions focused on expanding psychosocial support, joint programming, and developing an MOU, strengthening partnerships and access to mental health services.
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Are you passionate about youth empowerment, mental health, and reproductive health advocacy? The IMARA Project is calling for dedicated youth mentors in Busia County to support school and community outreach initiatives. Apply today!
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In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re announcing the regional mental health conference for persons with lived experience of mental health conditions, happening in Kisumu, Kenya, on 23–24 Sept 2026. More info coming soon...
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