Helping the youth succeed and thrive with preventive mental health care and group therapy. When and where they need it most.
85% Improved
Coping skills rate
120+ Trained
Peer supporters
One dollar. One young mind.
Provide preventive mental health care to a child or youth in Kenya
"Jitunze" means "Take care of yourself" in Swahili.
We exist to make psychosocial support accessible across Kenya by bridging prevention, education, and professional care. Mental wellness is not a luxury, but a daily practice.
Equipping people with skills before challenges escalate.
Safe spaces for openness and collective healing.
Training programs for schools, workplaces, and communities focused on building emotional resilience and stress management.
Professional management by licensed therapists for individuals, groups, and families seeking professional care.
Coordination with trusted partners for specialized care and crisis intervention with long-term recovery support.
We believe that mental wellness is a human right and a prerequisite for global development. Our work directly targets key areas of the UN 2030 agenda.
Promoting mental well-being for all.
Continuous learning for psychologists.
Creating jobs in the mental health sector.
SDG 1
No Poverty
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
SDG 5
Gender Equality
SDG 10
Reduced Inequality
SDG 13
Climate Action
SDG 16
Peace & Justice
We take financial stewardship seriously. Every donation is tracked, and we provide annual impact reports to our donors. Your support directly funds therapy sessions, school kits, and peer training—never administrative overhead.
Support our ongoing initiatives to make a tangible difference.
Help us reach 1,000,000 youth with basic mental health screening and support.
Funding for psychologists to visit high schools across rural Kenya.
A conversation for the brother, the son, the father and anyone who was told that real men don't cry.
A gentle guide for parents who are worried but don't know where to start.
Jitunze means “take care of yourself” in Swahili. But what does that actually look like, in a Kenyan home, on a normal Tuesday?
Choose your level of impact. Every contribution saves a life.
One preventive mental health contact for a child.
One therapy session for 10 youth.
Train one peer supporter (3-day course).
Support one school wellness week (inclusive of banners and materials).
Fund one full time counselor and intern in a school all year long.
Every shilling makes a difference in a young life.
Absolutely. All sessions are private and bound by professional ethics. You don't even have to give your full name if you're not ready.
Group therapy starts as low as $1 per session share. One-on-one counselling is sliding scale based on income. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
We serve all ages, but our current campaign focuses on youth (6–24 years). We also offer family therapy and workplace programs.
Yes! We offer internships for psychology students and opportunities for licensed counselors. Email us at info@jitunze.com
