Putting Young People First
We’re committed to putting young people’s needs first and encouraging their active participation in the initiative. We believe the voices, perspectives, and experiences of young people, including young people with lived experience of mental health challenges, should be centred in all our activities, workstreams and objectives.
What We’re Doing
We fund research and innovation in 13 priority countries to influence change in programming, research and policies related to young people’s mental wellbeing. What sets us apart? Our funding priorities are determined solely by local stakeholders. They help us understand young people’s mental health needs in each priority country through research, engaging with youth and other stakeholders, and fostering consensus. Our partners guide the approaches we support and where our funding goes. Together, we’re actively shaping this exciting work!
Latest News
SFA Foundation and NIHR join Being to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing in low- and middle-income countries
Being is thrilled to announce that the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA) and the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care, using UK aid through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR),…
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Girls’ Globe: Being, a Global Initiative for Young People’s Mental Health
1 in 7 children and adolescents face mental health challenges. Young people facing mental health challenges are vulnerable to social exclusion, discrimination, stigma, and physical health problems. How can we support…
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Youth Mental Health at Women Deliver 2023
Globally, an estimated 77 million girls are struggling with their mental health. Through our partners United for Global Mental Health and Fondation Botnar, we’re excited to join the Women Deliver…
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