The holiday season at The Metanoia Foundation was marked by a powerful milestone: our very first event entirely organized and led by the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). As chair, I am incredibly proud to share that this initiative brought together to champion the birthright of every child to be happy and emotionally healthy.
With live music, a puppet show, hand painting, and singing together, the event was a beautiful success. We are overflowing with gratitude for the donors and volunteers who showed us the consistent power of community. Some of the donations included food, trees, clothes, baby formula, and toys.
Your contributions directly support our mission to provide free psychotherapy and play therapy for underprivileged children in Nairobi who have faced trauma and neglect. By supporting this event, you didn’t just provide resources; you empowered the youth leaders of the YAB who believe that young people are the most effective advocates for children’s psychological healing. 
 We are already hard at work planning our next major initiative for Easter! Building on the momentum of our Christmas success, we aim to continue expanding our play therapy services and caregiver training to ensure every child is truly seen and supported. 

In Partnership and Compassion, 

Amaara Samanani
Chair of the Youth Advisory Board,
The Metanoia Foundation