Recapping 2024 with Being
As we step into 2025, we reflect on the highlights of 2024, revisiting impactful milestones and meaningful moments. We extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated partners, advisors, and team...
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Reflections from the 2024 World YMCA Accelerator Summit: Empowering Youth and Fostering Wellbeing
Last month, Erica Zissis, Program Operations Associate at Grand Challenges Canada, attended the YMCA World Accelerator Summit in Mombasa, Kenya. This event brought together global stakeholders to share knowledge and...
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World Mental Health Day 2024: Centering Youth Perspectives
As we mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024, we’re reminded of young people’s crucial role in advancing youth mental health and shaping solutions globally. The focus on...
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5 Key Insights from the UNICEF & Karolinska Institutet Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference
In this guest blog, Puspita Alwi, Youth Advisor and Co-Founder & Executive Director at Sehat Jiwa, Indonesia, shares five key insights from the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference, hosted...
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The Lancet Webinar Recap and Guest Blog for United for Global Mental Health: “Why Local Insights are Vital for Funding Youth Mental Health Innovation”
On Monday, April 15, 2024, we teamed up with The Lancet Psychiatry, United for Global Mental Health and the Global Mental Health Action Network for a dynamic webinar on mental health Implementation Research! Being’s Youth Advisor,...
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One Year of Collaboration and Advocacy for Improved Youth Mental Health
In this guest blog, Aviwe Funani, Senior Policy Officer at United for Global Mental Health reflects on one year of collaboration and advocacy for improved youth mental health. Youth mental...
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