Explore the Innovation Lookbook!
From peer support to the arts, sports, games, and AI chatbots, discover the youth-led innovations reimagining mental health solutions in Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
Explore the Innovation Lookbook to:
- See innovative youth-led mental health solutions
- Discover approaches funders & partners can support
- Get insights into the types of innovations we fund.
What We Do
With a strong focus on young people’s connections, environments, and socioeconomic systems, we want to address the early drivers of young people’s mental health. We believe those closest to the challenges can better identify needs and barriers and offer impactful and sustainable solutions.
That’s why our funding priorities in research, innovation, and ecosystem building have been informed by locally driven country consultations with youth, policymakers, local organizations, and mental health experts. Explore the report that dives into the insights from this research!
Young People First
The most important part about Being? Young people are at the heart of the initiative’s programming. They serve as program advisors, as key stakeholders in consultations, and as Being grows, youth-led organizations will be central to carrying out the work in each of the priority countries.
Who We Are
We’re hosted by Grand Challenges Canada (funded in part by the Government of Canada), in partnership with Fondation Botnar, the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research, Orygen, the Science for Africa Foundation, and United for Global Mental Health.
Latest News
Channel Kindness: Being Youth Advisors and LGBTQ+ Leaders Share Their Thoughts on Peer-Driven Mental Health Solutions
A recent story from Channel Kindness highlights the inspiring work of young LGBTQ+ leaders championing peer-driven mental health support. Cynthia Germanotta, president and co-founder of Born This Way Foundation, shared…
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Applications Now Open: Funding Youth Mental Health Innovations
We are funding bold ideas that address the early drivers of youth mental health challenges in 12 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania,…
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Shifting Power in Youth Mental Health Research: Key Lessons from Global Researchers at the IAYMH Conference
Mental health ecosystems, which encompass both formal systems (like policies) and informal relationships (such as community interactions), play a crucial role in supporting population wellbeing. At the 7th International Association…
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