Thrive Fellows 2021

thrive! fellows are driving big bold change

Thrive! Fellows 2021

This year's class of Thrive! Fellows (mean age = 21.3 years) will work closely with our Supervisors and Network of mental health experts to deliver our evidence-based intervention to thousands of youths in Kenyan secondary schools

Young people at the frontline of providing accessible mental healthcare

This year's cohort—our most diverse and competitive yet (<6% acceptance rate)—will deliver our evidence-based mental health intervention to thousands of schools in Kenya

"i want to lead a life of service"

Nairobi County

Chege Joseph Njoroge

Hometown:

Nairobi

Interests:

Swimming, cooking, reading

"I want to help young people learn and grow through my work at Shamiri"

Nairobi County

Daniel Murakaru

Hometown:

Kasarani

Interests:

Singing, writing, reading, acting

"I want to become a lecture in the future. I want to help people from my village attain higher life achievements."

Kisumu County

Denver Walter

Hometown:

Kisumu

Interests:

Music, sports, writing

"I want to become a financial/economic officer who will make a difference in my country Kenya and around the world"

Siaya County

Don Caleb Nyagudi

Hometown:

Siaya

Interests:

Reading, writing, movies/TV

"I aspire to touch the lives of many young people and grow my knowledge on mental health"

Meru County

Faith Kiende

Hometown:

Meru

Interests:

Dancing, reading

"I want to be able to achieve my goals. I want to strengthen my virtues and become self reliant"

Nairobi County

Fatma Ali

Hometown:

Nairobi

Interests:

Cooking, novels

"I was to be a social entrepreneur. I want to live a life true to myself. I want to be a free spirit"

Murang'a County

Florah Kendi Juma

Hometown:

Murang'a

Interests:

Dancing, singing

"I want to be a difference in the lives of others"

Migori County

Frank Kennedy

Hometown:

Awendo

Interests:

Football, people

"I want to understand myself better and to understand how I can be happy and make a difference"

Murang'a County

Grace Wairumu Karuga

Hometown:

Murang'a

Interests:

Cooking, food, tech

"I want to make a different through what I do"

Kiambu County

Jackline Mwangi

Hometown:

Ruiru

Interests:

Cycling, reading

"I want to become a researcher and publish important research in my life. I want to be live a happy life."

Kakamega County

Jean Kasudi

Hometown:

Kakamega

Interests:

Traveling, art, music (jazz)

"I want to impact other people's lives. I believe everyone needs a second chance. A chance to be better in life."

Vihiga County

Laura Cheptarus

Hometown:

Majengo

Interests:

Traveling, writing, mentorship

"My inspiration comes from the place I lived in: Dandora slums. Being raised in a ghetto makes me want to do more and achieve my goals in life. I want to set an example to other people living in slums. They too can make a difference."

Nairobi County

Linet Nancy Nyambura

Hometown:

Dandora

Interests:

Traveling, research, mentorship

"I want to become more self aware. I want to have experiences that allows me to grow my knowledge and world view."

Kiambu County

Magdaline Wanjiru Mugo

Hometown:

Thika

Interests:

Reading, cooking

"I want to go to university and get a degree. I look forward to working with students around their mental health concerns"

Uasin Gishu

Melodius Keziah Maindi

Hometown:

Eldoret

Interests:

Reading, writing, swimming

"I want an impact to the next and current generations for a better socio-economic generations."

Kakamega County

Obote Stanslaus Semele

Hometown:

Kakamega

Interests:

Dancing, drawing, running

"I want to give back to the society, to have peace of mind and to achieve all my dreams"

Laikipia County

Pauline W. Kiiru

Hometown:

Nanyuki

Interests:

Hiking, music, movies/TV, culinary arts

"I want to become a data and computer scientist. I want to play rugby for the Kenya National Team"

Nairobi County

Spencer Ochieng

Hometown:

Langa'ta

Interests:

Reading, playing rugby, mathematics, movies

Thrive! Fellows Class of 2021

Thrive! Fellows 2021