The Afrikindness Community Leaders Workshop focuses on empowering community leaders with essential mental health literacy and skills to effectively support young people and families in their communities. As part of the Afrikindness Community Empowerment Programme, this workshop provides an interactive, self-paced online training module on mental health, culminating in an in-person event on October 12th, 2024. The training is designed to provide community leaders with knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health.

2. Objectives

• Equip community leaders with a comprehensive understanding of mental health.
• Increase mental health literacy through Be There’s 5 Golden Rules.
• Empower community leaders to recognize, support, and connect individuals to appropriate mental health resources.
• Facilitate leaders to spread awareness and promote mental health support in their communities.
• Create a ripple effect where trained leaders educate and support others, leading to a healthier, more informed community.