Chikomborero Foundation

10/10/2026

08/10/2026

BREAST CANCER AFFECTS MORE THAN THE BODY.

This October, let’s remember that a breast cancer journey can also affect a person’s mental and emotional well-being.

To young women and men: know your body, learn the facts, speak up about changes, encourage early medical attention and never be ashamed to seek emotional support.

And to those supporting someone living with breast cancer, remember that sometimes the greatest support is simply listening, showing up and reminding them that they are more than their diagnosis.

Because breast cancer awareness should also include mental health awareness.

06/10/2026

Our Founder, Miss Kudzai, has been selected among the Top 20 Finalists🥳

It's a little reminder that the small things we do with love can make a big difference.

03/10/2026

We close Su***de Prevention Awareness Month with a meaningful mental health session with Grade 7 learners at Machiedza Primary School in Alaska, as part of our S.T.A.Y. (Standing Together Against Youth Su***de) Campaign.

Throughout this month, we have opened conversations, challenged silence, encouraged young people to speak about their feelings, and reminded our communities that mental health deserves attention long before a crisis occurs.

The end of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month is not the end of su***de prevention bacause su***de prevention is not a 30-day conversation. It is a 365-day commitment , so let’s take S.T.A.Y. beyond September.

The real work continues in our homes, schools, friendships and communities, in every conversation where someone chooses to listen instead of judge, to reach out instead of walk away, and to remind someone that their life matters.

We concluded the day with a Candlelight Evening in remembrance of those we lost to su***de, creating a moment to honour their lives, acknowledge the pain left behind, and stand in solidarity with the families, friends and communities carrying their loss.

For those we remember, may their lives never be reduced to how they died.
For those grieving, may they know they do not have to carry the weight alone.

And for those still struggling, may we continue building a world where reaching out for help is met with compassion, not judgement.

Let us continue creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, supported and safe enough to ask for help.

Because sometimes, a conversation can be the beginning of hope.

The month may end.
The conversation continues.
The commitment to young lives continues.

Chinhoyi Talker Mental Illness And Su***de Awareness Mentalhealth Zimbabwe Mental Health Movement Su***de Awareness / Prevention Zimbabwe OCD support group, anxiety and depression Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Chinhoyi Community Development Forum-CCDF

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03/10/2026

Congratulations, Miss Kudzai! 🥳
We are so proud to call you our Founder.
Small acts. Big impact.
Keep shining

30/09/2026

DAY 30 | S.T.A.Y. 🎗️💜

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month with Chikomborero Foundation

BEYOND SEPTEMBER : THE CONVERSATION DOESN'T END HERE

September may end but mental health struggles don't follow a calendar. The conversations we started, the questions we asked and the support we offered should continue throughout the year.
Why It Matters:
Awareness becomes meaningful when it changes how we treat people every day:
💜 Keep checking in beyond awareness campaigns.
💜 Keep making space for honest conversations.
💜 Keep learning about mental health and su***de prevention.
💜 Keep challenging harmful stereotypes and stigma.
💜 Keep showing people that support is available.
Today's Reason to Stay Alive from Talent Tondori:
“Life may bring seasons of darkness, but there is always a little light worth holding onto. It could be your family, a friend, a passion, your courage or the resilience that has carried you this far. Hold onto that light. Nurture it, give yourself time and let your world bloom again. One day, this moment can become a story of resilience not the end of your story."

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28/09/2026

Sometimes the hardest part isn't being a woman. It's feeling like you have to be everything at once and beneath all those expectations is a human being who also gets tired, hurt, confused and overwhelmed.When emotional pain becomes too heavy and someone feels like there is no way forward, silence can become dangerous.

Su***de prevention means paying attention to the struggles people may be carrying before they reach a crisis. It means creating spaces where women and girls can speak about their pain, ask for help and know that they will be heard, supported and taken seriously.

Join us tonight as we talk about some of the challenges women face every day, the emotional pressures and how we can support women and girls in ways that can make a real difference.

DAY 28 | S.T.A.Y. CAMPAIGN 💜🎗️

WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE AFFECTED TOO

Be a good daughter.Be a good wife.Be a good mother.Look beautiful.
Work hard.Don't complain.

Women and girls can carry so many expectations at once that their own needs become the easiest thing to put aside.

Behind the smile, can sometimes be exhaustion, rejection, relationship struggles, financial pressure, body-image concerns, family expectations, abuse, grief or simply feeling like there is no room to fall apart.

Why It Matters:
We cannot support women and girls by only praising how much they can endure. We also need to create spaces where they can be honest about what they are carrying:

💜 Let women and girls speak about their struggles without immediately judging or blaming them.

💜 Stop glorifying the woman who sacrifices everything and never asks for help.

💜 Teach girls that their worth is not determined by their appearance

💜 Take emotional distress seriously, even when someone appears strong or successful.

💜 Encourage safe, supportive relationships where women and girls can ask for help without shame.

Today's Reason to Stay Alive:
“You are more than what you do for everyone else. You deserve a life where you are allowed to be cared for, heard and supported too.”

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21/09/2026

Globally, men die by su***de at more than twice the rate of women. And behind those numbers are real men, our brothers, fathers, sons, friends, partners and colleagues, many of whom may be carrying struggles we never see.

Being a man is often associated with being strong, providing, protecting and keeping everything together. But what happens when the weight of those expectations becomes too much?

Join us tonight as, talk about men, emotional struggles, su***de and the pressures that are often carry.

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16/09/2026

What happens when everyone knows you as the strong one, but nobody asks how you are really doing?

Sometimes, behind that strength is someone who is silently struggling, afraid to ask for help because they feel they must always have it together.

Tonight, let’s have an honest conversation about the pressure of always being strong, the emotions we hide and why asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

Join us tonight and let’s remind one another that no one should have to carry everything alone.

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Su***de Prevention Awareness Month with Chikomborero Foundation

HEALTHY WAYS TO COPE WHEN LIFE GETS HEAVY

Life will have difficult seasons. We may not always be able to change what is happening around us, but we can learn healthier ways to move through the emotions that come with it.
Coping isn't about pretending everything is okay. It is about finding safe ways to manage the moment while getting the support you need.
Why It Matters:
When pain becomes overwhelming, we may reach for anything that offers quick relief. Healthy coping gives us alternatives that protect rather than harm us. Here are some ways:
💜 Talk to someone you trust about what you're experiencing.
💜 Write, draw, pray, create or listen to music to express your emotions.
💜 Move your body through walking, stretching, dancing or exercise.
💜 Give yourself permission to rest and take things one step at a time.
💜 Avoid using alcohol or drugs to numb emotional pain.
Today's Reason to Stay Alive:
“You don't have to fix your whole life today. Get through this moment, then the next. There is still time for things to change.”

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