Mental health and wellness hub
Description
Weyagale is a youth-led mental health and wellness initiative in Uganda that works to break stigmas and open up access to care. It provides culturally sensitive therapy, community workshops, and trains peer supporters in local areas. Weyagale is also developing a mobile app that offers guided sessions, AI-powered support, and easy connections to certified therapists. Through these innovations, it aims to make mental health support affordable and reachable for all.
Impact
Weyagale’s innovation promotes mental health awareness, early intervention, and access to affordable psychological support—helping individuals stay emotionally stable and productive. By addressing mental health challenges in schools, workplaces, and communities, it reduces absenteeism, boosts productivity, and supports youth and women’s economic participation. The platform also creates opportunities for mental health professionals, peer educators, and digital content creators, contributing to local job creation and social wellbeing.
Target Audience
The main beneficiaries of Weyagale’s innovation are youth, employees, and community members who face mental health challenges but have limited access to affordable care. It also supports schools, workplaces, and organizations seeking to promote mental wellbeing and productivity. Additionally, mental health professionals and peer educators benefit through new training, digital tools, and employment opportunities created by the platform.
Industrial Value Chains
Partnerships
Partnership / Collaborative (joint ownership between individuals and institutions, or across multiple partners)
Video
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November 16, 2021
Contact Information
KYAMPEIRE ESTHER TREASURE
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