About us
Empowering youths, transforming lives
Empowering Kenyan youth through mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, and recovery from addiction
About us
Who we are
Afya Care Foundation is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving mental well-being and combating drug and substance abuse among Kenyan youth. Based in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, we serve five counties: Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Bungoma, Busia and Kakamega. We focus on prevention, raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, and empowering young people to overcome addiction, live healthily, and reintegrate into society successfully.
Our work extends beyond substance abuse to address mental wellness among young people by providing accessible mental health services, raising awareness, and supporting activities that promote mental health care. This includes counselling, therapy, sports, mental health education, and reducing stigma. As a compassionate organisation, we empower young people to lead healthier lives and help build a society that prioritises mental well-being.
- Our motto
- Empowering Youths, Transforming Lives.
- Our mission
- Providing accessible mental health services, substance abuse prevention, and support in Kenya’s youth community.
- Our vision
- A community where mental health is prioritised, and every young person has the opportunity to thrive.
Our team
The people behind the work
A board of directors and clinicians, and a field team of psychologists, counsellors and county coordinators.
Board members
Calistus Wekesa
Founder and Executive Director
Creg Parks
Board Member
George Watenya
Board Member
Maurice Barasa
Board Member
Dr. Lwangale David
Board Member
Dr. Odhiambo Edward
Consultant Psychiatrist
Our staff
Dr. Obala Godfrey
Programme Manager
Mrs. Ngaira Florence
Head of Operations
Collins Juma
Programme Implementation Officer
Linda Sitati
Chief Administrator
Daisy Maling'a
Psychologist
Leah Cherono
Psychologist
Cynthia Barasa
Accountant
El-meldah Nyangasi
Communication Strategist
Elisha Papa
Tech Support
James Wekesa
Coordinator, Trans Nzoia County
Belinda Pamba
Community Outreach Coordinator
Dr. Neccim Okumu
Busia Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead
Vincent Bisanju
Youth Counsellor Leader
Edmond Wabwile
Coordinator, Bungoma County
Alfred Achola
Transport Coordinator
Moses Wekesa
Youth Coordinator
Partners and funders
Who we work with
Afya Care Foundation delivers its programmes alongside hospitals, media partners and funding organisations.
Partners
New Africa Fund
Imani Radio and TV
Aspira Health Global and Refugees for Life Heros
Tuwan Mission Hospital
ARC Waraba Medical Centre
Funders
New Africa Fund
A strategic partner supporting community development, mental health and youth empowerment initiatives.
Calistus Wekesa
Director of Afya Care Foundation.
George Watenya
A generous contributor supporting mental health and youth empowerment initiatives.
Tuwan Highway Mission Hospital
A dedicated partner providing medical resources and outreach programmes.
ARC Waraba Medical Centre
A dedicated partner providing medical resources and outreach programmes.
Support our work
Your donation pays for counselling, not overheads
A contribution supports mental health counselling, substance abuse prevention and recovery programmes for young people in western Kenya. Every contribution, large or small, extends how far the team can travel and how many people they can reach.
- Counselling services
- Psychotherapy for young people who need it.
- Recovery programmes
- Therapy for young people who are struggling.
- Community outreach
- The street programme.
- Workshops and training
- Equipping young people with life skills.
Make a donation
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