Mental Health Tanzania, United Republic of Project #57824

Enhancing Mental Health Literacy in Schools

by Tap Elderly Women's Wisdom for Youth

Project Report | Nov 3, 2024
Bridging Youth Mental Health through Schools

By Rustica Tembele | Project Leader

TEWWY continued its commitment to youth mental health support through three main activities:

1. School Wellness Club Support

Provided ongoing guidance and resources to the established wellness club
Supported peer-to-peer mental health support initiatives within the school setting

2. Work Plan Implementation

Continued supporting the execution of the student and teacher-developed work plan
Ensured activities remained aligned with mental health literacy objectives
Provided necessary resources and guidance to keep initiatives on track
Maintained regular check-ins with teachers to address any challenges

3. University Mentor Program Development

Established new partnerships with community organizations: Youth Community Rehabilitation (YCR) and Youth Volunteers Against Risky Behaviours (YOVARIBE)
Connected university mentor students with these organizations to expand support network
Facilitated knowledge sharing between university students and youth organizations

Impact and Progress

The continuation of these activities has strengthened our school-based mental health program by:

Empowering students to take leadership roles in mental health advocacy
Creating sustainable support systems through peer-led initiatives
Building bridges between educational institutions and community organizations
Expanding the reach of mental health support services to more young people

Next Steps

Moving forward, we plan to:
1. Further develop the wellness club's capacity through additional training and resources
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the current work plan and make suggestions for adjustments as necessary
3. Strengthen the university mentor program by:

Expanding partnerships with more community organizations
Developing structured mentorship guidelines

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