Saint Martin CSA

31/08/2026

Volunteerism is one of the core values that has guided our mission for 26 years. We are forever grateful to the people who give their time and expertise to help us in transforming the lives of the people that we serve.

We recently had a beautiful experience with our volunteer counsellors during a training and debriefing workshop where we reflected on emotional intelligence, addiction, and professionalism.

As one of the facilitators put it "A counsellor is the tool. How we present ourselves, communicate, conduct ourselves, and show up truly matters. We must be intentional about the person that we bring into the counselling space before we can effectively support them."

We thank all our volunteers for showing up and making a lasting impact everyday ❤️

Are you passionate about mental health, supporting others, and making a difference in someone's life? We are accepting applications for volunteer counsellors to walk this journey with us. Contact us in our inbox, or [email protected] and we will get back to you with guidance.

29/08/2026

We had the privilege of hosting the leadership of the Catholic Men Association (CMA), Nyahururu Deanery, who showed up for a good cause, a charity event in support of the Saint Martin Mental Health Programme.

The day began with a Holy Mass dedicated to people living with mental illness and those recovering from drug addiction, led by the Chaplain, Fr. Simon.

In his homily, he called upon men to break the silence around their struggles, speak up, and seek help when they are suffering. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness; it is a courageous step towards healing and a gift to oneself and those who care.

The men leaders committed themselves to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and to continuing to create chains of solidarity within the community for persons living with mental illness.

Thank you, CMA Nyahururu Deanery, for standing with Saint Martin and for standing with people on their journey of recovery and healing.

Only Through Community. ❤️

28/08/2026

In rural Kenya, the journey to education can a two-hour walk to school every single day. But thanks to Fondazione Fontana ETS, that journey is filled with hope for a brighter tomorrow.

A special thank you to Luca Ramigni for traveling all the way from Italy to Kenya to stand side-by-side with these incredible girls and witness the impact of the Soma Mwana project.

We appreciate you! ❤️

28/08/2026

Our drivers and those of L'Arche Kenya undertook a refresher workshop on motor vehicle maintenance facilitated by Engineer Ndirangu Karani of Eskafam Ventures Limited, right here in Nyahururu.

Hearty congratulations for your certifications!

Thank you for tracking our vehicles' service intervals and keeping everyone else safe on the road.

Can you spot a familiar charioteer in the photos? 😅 Say hello to them in the comments section

20/08/2026

Our staff, working through the Community Programme for Peace and Reconciliation, validated data in Rumuruti on August 17th and 19th, 2026.

These sessions shared findings from the primary data collection of the Child Rights Situational Analysis (CRSA), setting the stage for a new project in Rumuruti Division as the Dumisha Amani project (2020-2026) ends.

Parents from all six locations in Rumuruti Division actively joined the discussion to review the area's most prevalent forms of child abuse.

Together, participants mapped out practical ways to address these issues and build a safer community for local children.

We continue to protect children’s rights and strengthen community-led solutions.

19/08/2026

On October 10, 2026, we will be lacing up our running shoes in to run for awareness, end stigma, and restore dignity for everyone facing mental health challenges.

Registration is open until September 30, claim your spot and join us as we run, experience, and inspire together toward a better tomorrow.

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

Gender equality is not a women’s issue - it is a development imperative.

When gender is mainstreamed across mental health, peacebuilding, child protection, youth empowerment, and livelihoods, communities become more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous.

In this article, Murage Maina explores how St. Martin CSA is breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women, men, girls, and boys to thrive through a holistic approach to gender-responsive development.

Learn how St. Martin CSA uses gender mainstreaming to drive inclusive development across mental health, peacebuilding, child protection, and youth empowerment

10/08/2026

What if the person smiling next to you is silently struggling?

What if, instead of judging, we choose to listen, support and walk alongside them?

That is the heart of Saint Martin CSA’s Community Programme for Mental Health.

We are creating spaces where people can talk about mental health without shame, access support, rebuild their lives and discover that recovery is possible.

And now, we are taking that message to the streets!

On 10th October 2026, We will:
✅Run for hope.
✅Run for healing.
✅ Run to break the stigma.

Will you take the step with us?

07/08/2026

In two years, our Youth Skills Development and Empowerment Project reached over 13,000 youth and parents in Laikipia County.

Enrolment in VTCs climbed 107%. Graduations across 10 vocational training centres rose from 340 in 2023 to 1,348 by December 2025, a 296% increase.

We trained 103 instructors, placed 93 trainees in industry attachments, and watched 19 graduates launch businesses of their own. The youth of Laikipia are choosing vocational training first, rather than treating it as a fallback plan.

Now we want to take it further. We recently opened conversations with Nyandarua County to potentially replicate this model, so that no young person is left behind.

Follow this link to read more about it.

Nyandarua County and St. Martin CSA explore partnership to potentially upgrade vocational training centres and expand employment opportunities for local youth.