Mission
To promote healthy seeking behaviour and well being within the community through gender sensitive empowerment and social development approaches for improved productivity in society.
About MYO
Rooted in community, built for youth well-being.
Mizizi Youth Organization was founded in 2020 in Mombasa to strengthen mental health, social support, and holistic community resilience.
Our Story
From grassroots conversations to structured community programs.
Mizizi Youth Organization emerged from conversations among young leaders who recognized that stigma, limited support systems, and lack of accessible mental health services were undermining the well-being and potential of many young people.
The organization was formed to provide structured programs that promote mental health literacy, social support, rehabilitation, referrals, and holistic well-being among youth and wider community members.
Vision
A healthy, resilient and empowered society.
Core Belief
Healthy minds and empowered youth are foundational to resilient communities.
Three Dimensions
How Mizizi supports mental health
Prevention
Reducing risk through awareness, early support, self-care, help-seeking behavior, and community education.
Promotion
Strengthening mental health literacy, dialogue, peer networks, emotional expression, and social well-being.
Rehabilitation
Supporting recovery, counseling, referrals, family support, and reintegration for people affected by mental health and substance use challenges.
Values
What guides our work
Community FirstDignityInclusionConfidentialityYouth LeadershipPartnershipAccountabilityResilience