Nivishe Mental Health Fellowship Cohort 7

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Nivishe Mental Health Fellowship Cohort 7

Application are now open the Nivishe Mental Health Fellowship is a prestigious 12-week virtual fellowship for emerging and established changemakers who want to move beyond awareness and gain a deeper understanding of mental health from both African and global perspectives. Through sessions led by mental health experts, practitioners, researchers, and leaders, fellows explore topics ranging from community mental health and lived experience to neuropsychology, helping them understand how the brain, mind, environment, and society influence wellbeing.

This is not a fellowship where you simply learn about mental health, it is a space where you learn how to act on it. Grounded in African realities, the fellowship creates opportunities to engage with diverse perspectives, strengthen leadership skills, build meaningful networks, and develop practical approaches to addressing mental health challenges within your own community.

The fellowship concludes with a Community Impact Capstone Project, where fellows turn learning into action by designing and implementing an initiative that reaches community members directly. Previous fellows have led community dialogues, radio programs, awareness campaigns, school interventions, and outreach activities. We believe knowledge should create a ripple effect, empowering one fellow to influence hundreds of others and contribute to lasting change.

ELIGIBILITY

We are looking for passionate individuals who:

Are committed to eliminating mental health disparities and promoting mental well-being in their communities.
Are 18 years and above. While the fellowship is primarily aimed at young leaders aged 18-35, applicants above 35 with a strong track record of community leadership, advocacy, or social impact are strongly encouraged to apply.
Are engaged in or interested in mental health, community development, advocacy, education, healthcare, research, humanitarian work, or related fields.
Hold or aspire to leadership positions and have the ability to influence positive change within their communities or institutions.
Value diversity, inclusion, and learning from different perspectives and lived experiences.
Have access to a computer and reliable internet connection and can actively participate in virtual sessions.
Can design and implement a Community Impact Capstone Project that applies fellowship learning to benefit their community.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

Leadership Potential and Community Impact

Demonstrated leadership experience, initiative, and commitment to creating positive change.
Commitment to Mental Health Advancement

Clear interest in promoting mental health, well-being, or related social issues.
Availability and Engagement

Ability to actively participate in all fellowship sessions, collaborative activities, and assignments.
Lived Experience and Personal Motivation
We recognize the value of lived experience and welcome applicants whose personal journeys inform their commitment to mental health advocacy and systems change.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to build a cohort representing diverse identities, geographies, cultures, professions, and lived experiences.
Community Impact Capstone Proposal
Strength and feasibility of the proposed Community Impact Capstone Project, including the potential to reach and positively influence a minimum of 200 community members.

Expectations from Selected Fellows:

Selected fellows will:

Attend weekly virtual fellowship sessions over the 12-week period.
Commit approximately 6 hours per month to assignments, collaborative activities, and group discussions.
Participate actively in peer learning and networking opportunities.
Be proficient in English, as the program will be conducted in English.
Design and implement a Community Impact Capstone Project addressing a mental health issue relevant to their community.
Contribute to the growing Nivishe Fellowship Network and advance mental health leadership beyond the fellowship period.