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Mental Health Champion
​We believe young people like you are powerful voices for mental health. Whether you're in school, at home, or online, you can help create a world where it’s okay to talk about mental health—and where no one feels alone.
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Being a mental health champion isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up, speaking out, and supporting others with heart.
Who is a mental health Champion?
A Mental Health Champion is any person who raises awareness about mental health, speaks out against stigma, and supports others to seek help and take care of their well-being. They lead by example, use their voice to create safe spaces, and take action to promote mental wellness in their schools and communities.
Your Role as a Champion?
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Co-lead Talks in schools and communities through our Social Contact Education sessions.
Raise Awareness both online and offline to fight stigma and promote mental well-being.
Share Your Story (if you're ready) to inspire hope and connection.
Advocate for Change in mental health policy, education, and services.
Team Up with Peers to run campaigns, events, and youth-led research.
Why Join?
Empower Others – Share your story to give hope and reduce isolation.
Build Skills – Get trained in public speaking, and mental health advocacy.
Grow Your Network – Connect with fellow youth, and mental health leaders.
Find Your Community – Join a safe, supportive space built on empathy and inclusion.
Get Recognized – Earn certificates, media features, and chances to become a Twogere Ambassador.
What Makes a Great Champion?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be:
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Kind – You treat others with care and respect.
Open-minded – You’re ready to listen and understand different experiences.
Willing to learn – You’re curious and committed to growing.
Brave enough to care – You stand up for mental health, even when it’s tough.​
Not sure where to start from.
Download our Champions Toolkit for practical tips on supporting your own mental health and helping others. We’ve got you covered.
Champion Voices
Mental health is not a weakness. It’s part of being human. Through Twogere, I’ve learned to embrace my story and empower others to do the same.
Elijah, Youth Champion
Sharing my lived experience helped me heal—and opened doors for others to speak up. That’s the power of peer support.
Fiona, Youth Champion
Twogere gave me the confidence to raise my voice. Now I’m helping to build communities that listen, understand, and support mental wellness.
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Michael, Youth Champion
