Our Impact

Creating
Change Together

Through youth leadership, education and community engagement, we are breaking the silence around mental health and building a more supportive Ghana.

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GYMMH mental health advocacy activities
Our Four Pillars

Our work is guided by four key pillars that empower young people, raise awareness and expand access to mental health support.

We Train

We equip young people with knowledge, practical skills and tools to become effective mental health advocates.

We Create

We develop innovative campaigns, resources and platforms that spark conversations and inspire action.

We Educate

We hold mental health talks and workshops in schools, churches and communities to increase understanding and reduce stigma.

We Provide

We connect individuals with mental health professionals and credible resources to ensure they get the support they need.

Survey Findings & Impact

Mental Health Advocate
Training

Our Mental Health Advocate Training equips young people with practical skills, knowledge and confidence to become compassionate mental health advocates within their communities.

GYMMH advocate training programme
100%

Participant Satisfaction

Every respondent rated the training 9 or 10 out of 10.

89%

Training Relevance

Rated the training's relevance 10/10.

83%

Training Content

Gave the training content a perfect 5/5 rating.

Practical Advocacy Skills

Psychological first aid, stigma reduction, public speaking, empathetic communication and community engagement.

A Growing Network

Participants built friendships, connected with mentors and gained confidence to support others.

Beyond awareness, the training helps young people become informed, empathetic voices for mental health through expert-led learning, psychological first aid, public speaking, leadership development and community engagement.

Event Outcomes

Community Events

Our community events bring people together to explore mental wellbeing through expert-led psychosocial sessions, art, poetry, storytelling, guided reflection and meaningful conversations.

100%

Greater Comfort

Reported greater comfort discussing mental health after the event.

93%

Felt Safe & Supported

Felt safe and supported throughout the experience.

79%

Meaningful Connections

Formed meaningful connections with fellow participants.

93%

Would Attend Again

Would definitely attend another GYMMH event.

Increased Knowledge

Average self-rated knowledge rose from 3.42/5 before to 4.21/5 afterward.

Knowledge scores are based on separate pre-event and post-event surveys. These events create welcoming spaces for expression, connection and emotional wellbeing.

GYMMH community mental health event
Voices of Impact

Real Stories. Lasting Change.

Here's what participants have shared about their experiences with our programmes.

“I've always yearned to be a part of a platform where I can learn, unlearn and relearn and being a part of the GYM camp was a much fulfilled dream.”
Advocate Training participant
“The gym camp was fun, educative and left me empowered with tools to advocate for mental health”
Advocate Training participant
“Incredible event. Would love to attend more of these.”
Healing Through Creativity participant
“Keep up with this initiative and I know it's going to bring most Youth out of their shells.”
Healing Through Creativity participant
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Visit our What We Do pages to learn more about our programmes, initiatives and how we are supporting young people across Ghana.

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