Jaya Mental Health

04/08/2026

At Jaya Mental Health, we recognise the ongoing demonstrations by nurses across Nepal and the concerns being raised about the future of the nursing profession.

As a nurse-led organisation, we work alongside nurses every day and know that they are the backbone of Nepal's healthcare system. Their commitment, compassion, and expertise sustain patients, families, and communities across the country.

The current events are a reminder that strengthening healthcare means investing in, supporting, and listening to the health workforce. Concerns around fair treatment, safe working conditions, professional dignity, recognition, and decent employment deserve meaningful dialogue.

We stand in solidarity with nurses and support constructive engagement between nursing professionals and the relevant authorities to help achieve lasting, positive change for the profession and the healthcare system as a whole.

A stronger nursing workforce means a stronger, healthier Nepal.

Nurses protest outside Bir Hospital, demand action on 15-point reform agenda

28/06/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT ⏰

Today is the final day of our Big Give Small Charity Week campaign.

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Together, you're helping us support mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health support in Nepal.

If you've been thinking about donating, now is the time.

💙 Every donation will be doubled
💙 Every pound goes twice as far
💙 Every gift helps change lives

£10 becomes £20

£25 becomes £50

£50 becomes £100

This opportunity ends today, and we'd love your help to finish the campaign as strongly as possible.

Please donate, share, and help us reach more people before time runs out.

👉 Donate now: bit.ly/jayamentalhealth

Thank you for standing with Jaya Mental Health and helping create a future where everyone can access the support they need.

26/06/2026

💙 We're halfway through our Big Give Small Charity Week campaign! 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your support is helping us get closer to our goal and making a real difference for mental health support in Nepal.

There's still time to get involved!

Remember, every donation made during the campaign is being **doubled**, meaning your gift will have twice the impact.

✨ £10 becomes £20

✨ £25 becomes £50

✨ £50 becomes £100

We're working to unlock £1,500 in match funding and raise a total of £3,000 to support mental health awareness, training and community support programmes.

If you've been meaning to donate, now is the perfect time. Every pound counts and every donation helps us move closer to our target.

👉 Donate today: bit.ly/jayamentalhealth

Thank you for helping us build a future where everyone has access to the mental health support they need.

Improving mental health in Nepal by upskilling local health workers, fighting the stigma, and supporting sustainable community development. Our work …

25/06/2026

Say hello to some of our small but mighty team in Nepal, who lead our programmes in the region and champion mental health care for all communities.
We are halfway through Small Charities Week and nearly halfway to unlocking £1,500 in match funding, which will help the team in Nepal train local nurses in mental health care skills so they can lead care for people in crisis.

Every donation made until 29th June will be doubled, doubling the impact and reaching more people!
Donate here to make a difference - bit.ly/jayamentalhealth

22/06/2026

🚨 Our Big Give Small Charity Week campaign is now LIVE! 🚨

For the next 7 days, every donation to Jaya Mental Health will be **doubled**, helping us make twice the impact for mental health support in Nepal.

Thanks to match funding, your gift can go even further:

💙 £10 becomes £20

💙 £25 becomes £50

💙 £50 becomes £100

💙 £100 becomes £200

We're aiming to raise £1,500 from our amazing supporters, which will unlock a further £1,500 in match funding and help us raise a total of £3,000.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help us continue supporting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, training local health workers, and improving access to support for communities in Nepal.

⏰ Don't wait — donations will only be doubled during campaign week!

👉 Donate now: bit.ly/jayamentalhealth

Thank you for supporting Jaya Mental Health and helping us create a world where everyone has access to the mental health support they deserve.

18/06/2026

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

Jaya Mental Health has been selected to take part in the Big Give Small Charity Week Campaign 2026!

From **22–29 June**, every donation you make to Jaya Mental Health will be **doubled at no extra cost to you**, thanks to match funding from People's Postcode Lottery.

That means:

💙 £10 becomes £20

💙 £25 becomes £50

💙 £50 becomes £100

We're aiming to raise £1,500 in public donations to unlock an additional £1,500 in match funding, helping us raise a total of £3,000 to support mental health awareness, training and community support in Nepal.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help us make a bigger impact and bring vital mental health support to those who need it most.

📅 Save the date: 22–29 June 2026

Together, we can make every pound count twice.

11/06/2026

She did it!
Last Saturday, Jaya Mental Health Ambassador Anna Rex completed the challenging Langtang Trail Race in Nepal – and thanks to her determination and the generosity of her supporters, she has raised over £3,000, including Gift Aid for Jaya Mental Health.
Anna's race was far from easy. She woke up at 3am to thunderstorms and heavy rain, with the race start delayed until 10am due to poor visibility. The 32km route featured undulating trails, steep climbs, endless steps, challenging descents and temperatures reaching 30°C. Along the way, runners even had to stop to allow caravans of donkeys to pass!
Despite the demanding conditions, Anna pushed through and crossed the finish line after an incredible 7 ½ hours, finishing as the 10th female runner!

While completing the race was an amazing achievement in itself, the impact of Anna's fundraising will be felt far beyond the finish line.
The funds raised will help Jaya Mental Health bring community mental health support to people living in areas where access to mental health care is extremely limited or non-existent. Through awareness, training, community outreach and local support, we can help ensure that more people experiencing mental health challenges have somewhere to turn for help.
From everyone at Jaya Mental Health, thank you, Anna. We are incredibly grateful for your dedication, resilience and commitment to improving mental health in Nepal. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Anna on this fantastic achievement! 👏🎉
If you wish to support Anna's fundraising you can donate via https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annarexrunningthehimalayas

10/06/2026

If you know Angelo and Sagoon, you'll know that wherever they travel, the conversation usually ends up revolving around food.

Between training sessions, site visits and long days of work, they've been making time to do what they both love most: exploring local cuisine, sharing meals, and getting to know people through the stories that are told around a table.

This month, those conversations are taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
We are incredibly proud that Angelo Leo, our Clinical Nurse Educator, and Sagoon KC, our Head of Programmes, have been invited by Sajida Foundation to spend three weeks delivering training in de-escalation and violence prevention to clinical staff working in one of Dhaka's few specialist mental health hospitals.

For Jaya Mental Health, this is an exciting milestone. It is the first time we have been invited to work in Bangladesh, and an important step in our commitment to supporting mental health services across South Asia and beyond.

The photographs here capture only a small part of the story. Alongside the workshops, role plays and skills development sessions, this visit is about building relationships, learning from one another, and laying the foundations for what we hope will become a long-term collaboration with Sajida Foundation.

Mental health challenges know no borders, and neither should the sharing of knowledge, compassion and good practice.

We're grateful to Sajida Foundation for their trust and partnership, and we're excited to see where these first seeds of collaboration lead.

05/06/2026

Race day is almost here!

Today, Anna Rex reached Kyanjin Gompa in the stunning Langtang Valley, where runners collected their race t-shirts and numbers ahead of tomorrow's 32km Langtang Trail Run.

In the video we're sharing today, Anna talks about how poignant it has been to hear local conversations about the impact su***de has had on communities in this region. It has reinforced why she is so passionate about raising funds for Jaya Mental Health and the importance of bringing support to communities that currently have no access to mental health care. Through training local health workers, Jaya is helping to create sustainable mental health support where it is needed most.

There has also been time for a well-earned treat at the famous Dorje Bakery after days of trekking through the Himalayas!
Everyone at Jaya is wishing Anna the very best of luck for tomorrow's race. We are incredibly grateful for her determination and for everyone who has supported her so far.

A huge THANK YOU for helping Anna raise more than £2,000 towards her £3,000 target!

If you'd like to support Anna and help fund a community mental health nurse in Nepal for a whole year, you can donate here:

www.justgiving.com/campaign/annarexrunningthehimalayas

Good luck, Anna – you've got this! 🙌🏔️

03/06/2026

Anna Rex's Langtang Trail Run update - two days in!
After a six-hour white-knuckle drive from Kathmandu to Syafru, Anna and her fellow participants trekked to Bamboo before continuing today towards Langtang Village at an altitude of 3,430m. Today alone involved 10 hours of uphill walking, along with monsoon rain, squat toilets, and approximately 3 dhal bhats a day 🍛🍛🍛.

She's also discovered that out of 120 participants, she's the only non-Nepalese runner and one of only 16 women taking part. When fellow runners asked her age, more than one responded with: "That's older than my mum!" 😂

Despite starting out in 30°C heat and battling the elements, spirits are high. Anna has persuaded her friend Belu to join her on the adventure, and the stunning scenery is making every challenge worthwhile.

The trekking is all part of the build-up to the Langtang Trail Run on 6 June, with the 32km race starting at a breathtaking 3,900m altitude, making this challenge even tougher than it sounds!

Anna is taking on this incredible challenge to raise £3,000 – enough to fund a community mental health nurse in Nepal for an entire year, helping hundreds of people access vital mental health support.

Good luck, Anna – we're all cheering you on from home! 💙

To support Anna's challenge - donate here - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annarexrunningthehimalayas