HERE TO SERVE, WITH LOVE.
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We are building a future that nurtures young people's wellbeing.
WILCAH exists to promote wellbeing among young people in Tanzania through evidence-based, community-driven interventions.
Young people face increasing pressures that affect their wellbeing, learning, and livelihoods. Without early support and the right environments, these challenges often escalate. Prevention, early support and strong ecosystems can change this.
Community ownership and meaningful youth engagement are the foundation of our work. We strengthen mental health systems by combining:
- Evidence-informed strategies grounded in lived experience
- Youth leadership and community ownership embedded across all interventions
- Multi-level partnerships that align community action with institutional and policy change to build mental health ecosystems that are accessible, relevant, and sustainable.
Our Projects
Project Thabiti
Thabiti is a youth-centered initiative that promotes mental wellbeing in the spaces where young people live, learn, and connect. Through universal prevention approaches, the program strengthens resilience and supports social and emotional learning.
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Youth Engage Curriculum
The Youth Engage curriculum is a tailored, comprehensive guide designed to support both facilitators and young people. It uses interactive, participatory activities to engage young people in meaningful conversations about mental wellbeing and everyday life skills.
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Youth Support Groups
Support groups are youth-led safe spaces for peer connection, learning, and open conversation around wellbeing.
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"Mental health education should be accessible to everyone. We hope you reach more kids like us, especially in rural areas."— Emmanuel, Student
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A glimpse of our work and impact
Mental health workshop at Mwenge Secondary School
Training facilitators for the Youth Engage program
Community awareness event in Mwanza