Here is to ensuring young activists tell their story to influence our future. So much to learn from Limo Jerop and Nomonde Ngema to shape our response to #HIV. UNAIDS Global

Nothing for us without us 👏🏾 #ywhpc #ywhpc_caspr , we’re behind you Limo Jerop !

Engagement of women youth in modern farming will lead to economic development.

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG Ministry of Health World Health Organization (WHO) NACADA Kenya They can make it really hard and near impossible for the bereaved to process their emotions and be able to move on in their lives in spite of the loss. 1. Stigma personalizes the experience instead of seeing it as a social issue. It deprives people of the chance to feel that

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Catherine Wanjiru Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG NairobiMental Health Nairobi Parenting Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya Ministry of Health Mental Health Kenya Misconceptions about suicide, such as “it’s selfish,” can add extra layers of pain. Educating others and debunking these myths can create a more supportive environment for healing. kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG Ministry of Health World Health Organization (WHO) NACADA Kenya 2. Stigma robs people of the chance to seek help or to even know the help that is available and that can drive them to attempting suicide also. It pushes them deeper and deeper into the pits of grief. 3. Stigma makes people turn a blind eye to the long term effects of a suicide

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Catherine Wanjiru Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG Psychologist Magdaline Njambi WHO Kenya Amref Health Africa in Kenya Amref Health Africa NACADA Kenya MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA In my community, we see the importance of coming together for support so one coping strategy after a suicide loss is seeking comfort from trusted family, friends/community groups. Sharing grief openly helps reduce isolation and promotes healing through connection.

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Catherine Wanjiru Tracy Kagaya Psychologist Magdaline Njambi WHO Kenya Amref Health Africa in Kenya Amref Health Africa NACADA Kenya MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA Q5. Talking to someone who can understand, seeking professional help like psychologist or grief therapist s, turning to spirituality for solace, trying to remember the positives about the deceased. #Tufunguke

Chiromo Hospital Group Acts of service or kindness in your loved one’s name can turn grief into a source of strength and healing for both yourself and others. kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 #MentalHealthMatters #Tufunguke

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Catherine Wanjiru Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG Psychologist Magdaline Njambi WHO Kenya Amref Health Africa in Kenya Amref Health Africa NACADA Kenya MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA 1. Encourage people to seek support form the therapists and accept that feeling such emotions is normal. 2.create support groups for example the para social workers and hear stories from other people facing the same challenges. 3.make sense of stigma, shame and discomforts

Chiromo Hospital Group Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira Eseigbe Blessed Osakue Safe Space Arena Catherine Wanjiru Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG Ministry of Health World Health Organization (WHO) NACADA Kenya The bereaved may feel pressured to keep silent about the suicide to avoid being judged, which can complicate the healing process kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira #MentalHealthMatters #Tufunguke

Chiromo Hospital Group The bereaved may feel pressured to keep silent about the suicide to avoid being judged, which can complicate the healing process. kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS @

Chiromo Hospital Group Acts of service or kindness in your loved one’s name can turn grief into a source of strength and healing for both yourself and others. kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Net Jacobsson | Psychologist Magdaline Njambi nafisa khan @BWambugu21665 #MentalHealthMatters #Tufunguke

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the insightful and engaging conversation on Navigating the Silent Storm: Healing after suicide loss. To our panelist Rose Kyarimpa Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS Georgina Ann Claire Nasasira

"Kenya has made significant progress in preventing new HIV infections among children, which fell from an estimated 13 000 in 2010 to 8000 in 2017." Says Medhin Tsehaiu, PhD - Country Director - UNAIDS KENYA Medhin Tsehaiu UNAIDS Global

Stigma around mental health can make it hard for the bereaved to receive the support they need, deepening their sense of loneliness kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 CarolsammyG Psychologist Magdaline Njambi nafisa khan BWambugu #MentalHealthMatters #Tufunguke

Society often views suicide differently from other deaths, which can lead to the bereaved feeling excluded from traditional mourning rituals. kyarimpa_rose Jovia Kusiima Eric Netto ☘️ MISSION CHANGING LIVES 🌿 Catherine Wanjiru Tracy Kagaya CarolsammyG Psychologist Magdaline Njambi nafisa khan #MentalHealthMatte