HT-Mental Health Awareness Foundation

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Committed to supporting vulnerable families & individuals struggling mentally, emotionally, physically & financially also to create job opportunities, training & services especially for those with no support network & raise awareness about mental health.

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 takes place from Monday 11th May to Sunday 17th May. While growing up mental health was something that was never spoken about at home, at school and in the community yet people were struggling and suffering in silence including myself. I hope to change that what I'm trying to do is incredibly brave and powerful to take that silence and fear that I once had due to stigma and turn it into purpose because the more you talk about it the easier it becomes for those who are struggling. Many people grow up without the language to express their mental health struggles, often internalizing them until they feel isolated, forgotten or even abandoned by society.
Growing up without mental health conversations in schools or the community is a common experience, leading many to bottle up anxiety, shame, or loneliness. This silence often causes young people to struggle thinking they are alone. Mental health struggles in school are frequently mistaken for "bad behavior," leading to punitive measures like detentions or exclusions from school rather than necessary support. Stigma needs to be challenged the only way to challenge it is by encouraging open conversations about mental health.

23/04/2026

Money generated from the fundraising will go towards the shippment cost of donated items to Uganda including nappies for mothers in maternity wards example those in prisons, mental health institutions Or establishments that provides care for vulnerable women during pregnancy and childbirth. Clothes too for newborn infants including for teenagers boys and girls. Stationary sets for school children living in the slums or the hard to reach parts in Uganda where kids lack the basic essential school materials and many more items. Providing and creating opportunities for those in need is part of the aim, mission and objectives.

23/04/2026

This year in UK Mental Health Awareness week is from 11th may to 17th may. Raising awareness about mental health is critical because it dismantles the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking life-saving support. By educating the public and fostering open dialogue, awareness initiatives transform mental health from a misunderstood or hidden issue into a prioritised component of overall well-being.
Talking about mental health openly in the community reduces Stigma, misinformation and Discrimination. Education dispels harmful myths such as the false idea that people with mental illnesses are dangerous encouraging more compassionate social environments where individuals feel safe to speak out. Speaking out
Encourages Early Intervention, Increased awareness helps people recognize early warning signs in themselves or others. Early treatment can prevent symptoms from worsening, reduce the risk of su***de, and significantly improve long-term recovery outcomes.
Awareness provides people with the language to describe their experiences and the knowledge of where to find professional help.

23/04/2026

Kids school bags.

04/03/2026

Giving is better than receiving because giving no matter how small it is, starts the receiving process.

04/03/2026

Giving to the less fortunate, no matter how small it is, is a practice of selfless generosity that focuses on creating a positive impact for others without expecting anything in return. From my experience, the act of giving significantly boosts the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the giver. Serving those who are less fortunate than myself is what contributed and improved my mental health condition and wellbeing, which I had been struggling with for years. When you learn to give out of kindness and generosity, it increases your self-worth, self-confidence, and sense of purpose. You start seeing the world from a different perspective with a different lens. This was in 2024, my daughter and I were heading to an orphanage to donate a few stationary sets then I saw a group of kids and decided to go and see if each of them needed a pen and pencil. All of them needed one. It's good I went and asked because in many Ugandan schools, particularly in the slum areas, not having a pen or pencil is more than just a minor inconvenience; it can be an absolute barrier to entering the classroom. Schools in Uganda will not allow students to attend class if they do not have their own writing materials. A pen or pencil can be the difference between a child receiving an education or staying home. Here at HT, nothing is ever too small to give as long as it contributes.

03/03/2026

For the disabled children living in the slums of Uganda, absence from school creates severe disadvantages that extend far beyond a mere ‘lack of literacy’. Schools often serve as a critical safety net that, when absent, leaves children susceptible to vulnerability. Children absent from school with disabilities are more prone to being physically, emotionally and sexually abused within their communities. In extreme cases, children with certain conditions face physical danger as well as extreme prejudice for being different different. Without the foundational skills that education provides, these children face a risk of long term unemployment, this spurs a cycle of poverty for both the child and their family as they remain dependant on others for survival. Formal education is a primary exit route out of poverty, it equips children with the essential skills needed for employment. This then reduces the likelihood of remaining in the “disabled poor” cycle. Here at HT our mission is to ensure that vulnerable single mothers without assistance, are provided with help in any way that is possible. I first heard about Kenny Gidudu (the little boy in this video) on my last visit to Uganda in October 2025. I was very keen to meet him. He’s five years old and does not attend school. His in need of Crutches they are essential for his mobility at his age otherwise his condition will deteriorate and become progressively worse as he grows. His mother is a single parent who is unemployed and struggles both emotionally and financially. Currently, we are trying to get Kenny in education, however, at the moment our resources required for him to enrol are scarce. This is due to him requiring a special needs school due to his disability. We have continuously been providing Kenny and the mother with clothes and basic daily essentials such as food for the last 4 months also provided him with a school bag with a stationary set for future usage. We kindly welcome any offering of assistance or support in our mission, no matter how small.

28/02/2026

Young teenage girls living in care homes in Uganda, especially those with disabilities who lack access to sanitary pads, face unique and compounded disadvantages that impact their health, education, and psychological well-being.
Without sanitary pads desperate, young, vulnerable girls often resort to using unsafe materials like old rags, toilet paper, newspaper, or even leaves and soil. These methods can lead to reproductive and urinary tract infections (UTIs), fungal infections, and rashes leading to hospitalization. A lack of reliable absorbent materials is a major cause of school absenteeism. Many girls with disabilities stay home for 3 to 7 days each month due to fear of leakage or inability to manage their period at school or during an activity which leads to unsatisfactory academic achievement and higher dropout rates. Managing menstruation without proper tools whilst also navigating a disability can trigger intense anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness. It often leads to a negative body image and a sense of being unhygienic or undesirable. Here at HT we try our best whenever we can to provide sanitary pads to those at a high risk who reside in care homes, orphanages, prisons, mental institutions and the hard to reach parts of the country including the slums of Kampala. We are limited to the assistance that we can offer due to our lack of resources. we generate money to serve through fundraising. At the moment, it's not easy, but we are doing the best we can.

27/02/2026

These are some of my wonderful friends who I met in Uganda while
Serving the community.
Engaging with local residents young or old provides you with an opportunity to gain insights into traditions, customs, and ways of life, fostering mutual understanding and respect across cultures. The people you meet while serving whether colleagues or those you are helping like these kids often leave a lasting, life-changing impact on you. I miss the kids.

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