Awareness
Digital campaigning and social media management to advocate for psychological support and trauma-informed approaches, and to help the public understand how these approaches support children affected by trauma.
About the Youth Advisory Board
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is the first of its kind among African child-focused non-profits. The board is a team of young changemakers who believe every child has a right to psychological healing. Membership is open to young people aged 16 to 24 who would like to help guide this work, and we would love to hear from you.
The YAB advises The Metanoia Foundation on strategies to meaningfully engage young people in supporting children’s mental health and psychological wellbeing. The YAB’s insights help guide our programmes and communications, while promoting youth empowerment and meaningful youth involvement in The Metanoia Foundation's work. The Board also advocates for greater youth participation and supports youth-led initiatives within The Metanoia Foundation.
Youth Ambassador Programme
The Board develops and guides the Youth Ambassador Programme (YAP), which welcomes young people aged 12 to 24 to engage in advocacy and outreach for children’s mental health.
Learn MoreThree Core Pillars
Everything the board does supports free psychological support for children. These three areas of work give that effort its direction.
Fundraising
Developing youth-led fundraising initiatives and community drives that support our programmes. 100% of donations and funds raised go towards sustaining psychological support for underprivileged children.
Engagement
Connecting our peers to the cause through practical experiences on the ground that bring young people closer to our work and encourage them to stay involved with the children we support.
Youth-Led Fundraiser Activities & Events
6th August 2026
Padel for a Purpose
A tournament organised by founding Youth Ambassadors Nikhil and Rhea Kimatrai raised KES 63,500 for children’s mental health.
19th July 2026
Little Champions World Cup
A special fundraising sports day created through The Metanoia Foundation’s Youth Advisory Board Initiative.
22nd December 2025
Christmas Community Event
This student-led initiative transformed the holiday season for our kids, providing both essential resources and a powerful sense of belonging.
Youth Voices
Hear from young people in their own words.