Youth-led • Community-based • Malawi

Mthunzi Minds

We are a youth-led NGO dedicated to strengthening mental well-being and promoting environmental sustainability, because a healthy mind and a healthy environment go hand-in-hand.

We focus on Mental Health

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Who we are

Introduction

Mthunzi Minds is a youth-led, community-based non-governmental organization promoting holistic well-being through two interconnected portfolios: Mental Health and Environmental Sustainability. We empower young people to thrive in safe, resilient and sustainable environments.

Vision & Mission

Vision: A Malawi where every young person enjoys mental wellness and a sustainable environment free from stigma, neglect, and inequity.

Mission: To foster mental well-being and environmental sustainability by creating safe spaces, building resilience, raising awareness, and implementing innovative youth-led initiatives that bridge mental health and environment.

Our Work

We deliver programs across two main portfolios: Mental Health and Environmental Sustainability.

Environmental Sustainability

Tree planting, waste management, climate-smart gardens and green spaces for wellbeing.

Community Tree Planting & 'Shade for Minds' parks
Youth-led waste management projects
Climate-smart school gardens
WASH & environmental health projects

Mental Health

Awareness, peer support, counselling linkages and school-based mental health activities.

Friendship Circles / Safe Shade Spaces
School Mental Health Clubs
Psychological First Aid training
Community outreach & anti-stigma campaigns

Advocacy & Partnerships

We work with schools, health facilities, NGOs and government partners to scale impact through evidence and policy engagement.

Programs (Local & Broad Scale)

Local Scale Activities

Friendship Circles / Peer support groups
School Mental Health Clubs
Community outreach: dialogues, drama & storytelling
Youth mentorship programs
Community tree planting & 'Shade for Minds' parks
Youth-led recycling & waste-to-art projects

Broad Scale Activities

National awareness campaigns (radio, social media)
Policy advocacy for youth mental health inclusion
Climate action youth network & research
Green innovation challenges & corporate ESG partnerships

Our Team

Executive members and core temporary team who run our programs.

Towellah Margaret Kabaghe

Founder

Esther Jiya

Co-Founder

Justice Khosa

Mental Health Specialist

Limbani Msuku

Programs & Activities Coordinator

Temporary members include volunteer facilitators, environmental sustainability facilitators, peer leaders, mental health educators and content volunteers.