• +254 741 706 638
  • info@nivishefoundation.org
  • Karanja Road, Kibera - Nairobi
Nivishe Foundation
Nivishe Foundation
We strive to build community resilience in mental health through interventions and trauma-informed programs.
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Nivishe Foundation
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We mainly target women and girls from marginalized communities, informal settlements, and low-income communities.
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Our Mission

To promote mental wellness for young girls, women, and youth in vulnerable and marginalized communities in Kenya.

Our Vision

A healthy mental state for young girls and women in marginalized and vulnerable communities in Kenya.

How We Work

Through community based mental health interventions, mental health media advocacy, and strategic partnerships.

Who we are

Welcome, we are Nivishe Foundation

Nivishe Foundation is a youth and women-led organization started in 2019 and based in Kibra, Nairobi Kenya. Nivishe’s focus is on creating mental health awareness & breaking the stigma against mental illnesses at the grassroots level. The organization strives to build community resilience in mental health through community-based mental health interventions and trauma-informed programming and hence promoting social cohesion. We mainly target women and girls from marginalized communities, informal settlements, and low-income communities.

Why We Stand Out

The Nivishe Core Values

Integrity

Integrity

We believe in the inherent human dignity and demonstrate compassion through appreciating diversity, working with integrity with our partners and promoting a caring and safe community for young girls and women.

Collaboration

Collaboration

We engage our target groups and communities in finding solutions to existing problems and strategically collaborating with county & national government, the corporate sector and civil society organizations with similar initiatives.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality

We ensure an ethical and confidential approach in handling data and information relating to our community, participants, beneficiaries, and partners, to give confidence, build trust and maintain their reputation as well.

Good Stewardship

Good Stewardship

We optimize the use of resources in our organization through careful and responsible planning and management to ensure maximum impact. We are constantly looking for new and improved ways to involve stakeholders.
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Thematic Areas

Our Programmes

We aim to promote mental wellness for young girls, women, and youth in vulnerable and marginalized communities in Kenya through community based mental health interventions, mental health media advocacy, and strategic partnerships

Teenage Mothers

Teenage Mothers

Program empowers and supports teen mothers in Kibra. With 30-50 participants, we hold weekly Saturday sessions, blending indoor and outdoor activities. Topics cover mental health, SRHR, employability, financial literacy, NCDs, nutrition, and entrepreneurship.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach

We conduct regular community outreach dialogues, hosting two sessions every month in various villages within Kibra. These dialogues serve as platforms to raise awareness about mental health, combat stigma and foster meaningful engagement with the local community.
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Young Girls

Young Girls

We aim to provide a nurturing and empowering environment for girls aged 10 to 18 .We conduct weekly sessions every Saturday afternoon, focusing on life skills mentorship, team- building activities, innovation programs and play-based learning methods to effectively engage with the girls.
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Mental Health Felloswship

Mental Health Felloswship

is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to educate and empower young people across Kenya on mental health issues. The 12 weeks intensive program equips participants with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to offer first hand support to individuals experiencing
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Our Strengths

Our Pillars

We believe in the inherent human dignity and demonstrate compassion through appreciating diversity, working with integrity with our partners and promoting a caring and safe community for young girls and women.

Mental Health, Media and Advocacy

Goal: Enhance mental health awareness and break the stigma on mental illnesses

Community Mental Health

Goal: Achieve mental health wellness through community-based innovations and interventions.

Strategic Partnerships

Goal: Institutional embodiment of mental health through strategic partnerships

Organizational Growth & Sustainability

Goal: Establish a reputable and respected organization for mental health in underserved communities

The creative minds

Meet The Nivishe Foundation Team

Amisa Rashid

Founder & Executive Director

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Mariam Yusuf

Operations Director

Wanjala Were

Finance Director

Lorine Atieno

Programs Lead

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Brian Odhiambo

Grants Lead

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Miriam Ogwel

Research Lead

Muber Leila

Programs Associatte

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Anim Sebi

Programs Associatte

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We are constantly looking for new and improved ways to involve our sponsors and partners in our programs and solicit their input on the efficient use of resources.

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    Number: +254 741 706 638
    info@nivishefoundation.org

    Operating Hours

    Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
    Sat: 9:30AM - 3:00PM

    Service Center

    Karanja Road, Kibera - Nairobi, Kenya

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