First Quarter 2015 updates from MMMF

1. QUARTER 1
UPDATES
JAN 1 – MAR 31 2015

2. ABOUT
MMMFMy Mind, My Funk (MMMF) is a mental health information and support
hub run by Sitawa Wafula ( living with a dual diagnosis of epilepsy and
bipolar, the latter being as a result of trauma from a rape ordeal).
MMMF believes in an Africa where people living with mental health
conditions and their families have access to information and get
appropriate support. It strives to achieve through its 3 main areas of
focus;
1. Sharing mental health INFORMATION to reduce stigma and
ignorance.
2. Providing SUPPORT to those with mental health conditions and
their families.
3. Policy and Advocacy initiatives to PROMOTE the rights of those
living with mental health conditions.

3. TESTIMONIA
LS*
MMMF’s current ‘hot
service’ is a FREE
mental health SMS
Helpline
22214
which it launched in
September (World
Suicide Prevention
Month) 2014 as part
of its contribution to
reduce the number
of suicide cases
through provision of
an affordable (FREE)
support system for
Kenyans of all walks
of life.
Here are some of the
testimonials from
those who have used

4. AWARENESS
DRIVES
MMMF concentrated its
Quarter 1 Awareness
creation efforts in Ngong
Area (Kajiado County)
where it held awareness
drives in religious
centres, banks and high
schools. It also had two
sessions in institutions of
higher learning,
University of Nairobi and
United States
International University
(USIU). (See pictures of
Activities)

7. MMMF UP &
ABOUT
1. MMMF Team wore purple to mark Purple Day, March 26th in support of those living with Epilepsy
2. MMMF featured by American reporter Emily Johnson on PRI Radio (read post and listen to
interview here)

8. MMMF’S NEW
HOME
Thanks to support from Spark*International, MMMF has been
able to move to a new location along Ngong Rd where it will be
offering more services. Get in touch with us via the contact info
below or simply visit our new home 