Enabling thriving African youth

Mental health issues prevent young people from flourishing. We enable thriving youths by making mental healthcare accessible in underserved regions of the world, starting with Kenya and Africa.

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Pressure to excel academically causes stress and anxiety affecting his functioning in class and at home.

Youth mental health issues can be devastating

Mental health issues prevent young people from flourishing—care is neither affordable nor available.

Prevalence: 250m youths aged 10-19 globally

Burden of Disease: 45% of youth global disease burden

Disability: #1 cause of disability in under-resourced regions

Treatment Gap: >80% treatment gap in Africa

Sadly, mental health issues cause poor quality of life, increased risky behaviors, and enduring socio-economic challenges.

Our Story

Shamiri means"thrive." We are building a future where young people, everywhere, can unlock their full potential.

Transforming mental health for all

We are a proud African company that is building for the world. Our mission is rooted in making mental healthcare both affordable and accessible to underserved youth.

We've designed an innovative, community-oriented caregiving model that is a template for expanding access to mental healthcare around the world. Our approach, backed by rigorous research and proven results, paves the way for a future where mental well-being is within reach for every young person.

Our Model

We are a proud African company that is building for the world. Our mission is rooted in making mental healthcare both affordable and accessible to underserved youth.

We've designed for impact at scale

Over 250 million young people aged 10-19 struggle with mental health problems globally, with many of them in Africa. We train 18–22-year-olds to deliver effective therapy within a tiered community-based care model at scale.

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