#BeAMentalHealthAmbassador
Sep '22 to Feb '23

This campaign is your chance to support the growing ​mental wellbeing movement in India.
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When a visitor enquired about the kind of relationship parents have with Apni Shala, one of our parents and staff members replied:

" जैसा एक दोस्त होता है ना, वैसा रिश्ता है ​हमारा। "  
The way a friend is - that’s the kind of relationship we have.”
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And what do friends do?
​They show up. They call. They ask how are you doing. They listen. They care.

Why should you care?
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​>> Poor or very poor mental health was reported in

over 50% of 14 to 18 year olds and 33% of 5- to 13-year-olds, during the
pandemic and lockdown restrictions in India.
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>> Children living in poverty are 3 times more likely

to experience ​mental health issues.


​>> Social Emotional Learning has proven to 

support  children's mental wellbeing through promotive and preventive ways, worldwide.


​Why do we need a campaign?​

​While the challenge of Mental Health, particularly of children, is enormous in our country (WHO has declared India going through a mental health pandemic), the resources available are the bare minimum (93% of schools do not have a professional counselor). Through this campaign we want to:


​>> Involve a larger population to talk about Mental Wellbeing for our children all over India

>> Raise resources and funds for SEL development of children in low-income homes

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​The big goal we must achieve.
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Build a community of 

Mental Health Ambassadors
from all over
​India

Raise

INR i.e. 60 lakh rupees to support marginalised children and families

Provide

students access to high quality mental wellbeing programs for an entire school year!

How will it work?

How will it work?

Let's reach this goal together.

3 easy steps to #BeAMentalHealthAmbassador

How can you participate?

1.
Make a donation

Support evidence-based mental health programming for children and communities by donating to support Apni Shala's work.
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Any donation, no matter how big or small, is a loving step forward in your journey as a Mental Health Ambassador.

2.
Advocate for Mental Health

What are your hopes for children?
Talk about and share your thoughts on children's mental wellbeing. Share with your friends and community through social media and don't forget to tag us @ApniShala

3.
Connect us to people who care for this cause

Identify influencers and amplifiers in your network who feel passionately for children's wellbeing. Connect them with us.
Identify family and friends who care. Share our campaign with them.

Have questions? Write to us!

contact@apnishala.org