Mthunzi Minds
Youth Mental Health & Environmental Organization
We are a youth-led NGO strengthening mental wellbeing and environmental sustainability - because a healthy mind and a healthy environment go hand-in-hand.
Who We Are
Meet the movement behind the change
Mthunzi Minds is a youth-led, community-based NGO promoting holistic well-being through Mental Health and Environmental Sustainability. We empower young people to thrive in safe, resilient, and sustainable environments.
Youth-Led
Driven by young people, for young people
Community-Based
Working with local communities to create lasting impact
Malawi Focused
Addressing local challenges with local solutions
Our Work
We deliver programs across two main portfolios that create lasting impact
Environmental Sustainability
Tree planting, waste management, climate-smart gardens and green spaces for wellbeing.
Mental Health
Awareness, peer support, counselling linkages and school-based mental health activities.
Advocacy & Partnerships
Working with schools, health facilities, NGOs and government partners to scale impact.
Programs
Comprehensive programs designed for lasting impact
Community-Based Activities
- Friendship Circles / Peer support groups
- School Mental Health Clubs
- Community outreach through dialogue, drama, storytelling
- Youth mentorship programs
- Community tree planting & Shade for Minds parks
- Youth-led recycling & waste-to-art projects
National & Regional Initiatives
- National awareness campaigns
- Policy advocacy for youth mental health inclusion
- Climate action youth network and research
- Green innovation challenges
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Compassion
Empathetic support for all individuals in need.
Inclusivity
Creating welcoming spaces where diversity is celebrated.
Innovation
Creative solutions for community challenges.
Collaboration
Working with partners and communities to create impact.
Integrity
Honesty and transparency in all operations.
Sustainability
Long-term solutions for people and the planet.
Meet Our Founders
The visionaries driving Mthunzi Minds forward
Towellah Margaret Kabaghe
Founder & Director of Operations
Passionate about mental health advocacy and youth empowerment in Malawi.
Esther Jiya
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dedicated to creating sustainable community impact and youth development.
Collaborating for Impact
We work with organizations that share our vision for a healthier Malawi
Resonate
interRAI
Bintel Analytics
FGZ Investments
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in creating a healthier, more sustainable future for Malawi's youth.