You are cordially invited to the Official Launch of:
1. East Africa Community Mental Health Network (EACMHN) in Tanzania
2. EACMHN – Tanzania Chapter
3. #MindCheckTZ: The National Mental Health Challenge Initiative (Campaign)
Hosted by Mental Health Tanzania (MHT) in collaboration with EACMHN
About EACMHN
The East African Community Mental Health Network (EACMHN) is a regional initiative committed to establishing a unified platform that advances equitable, accessible, and sustainable mental health systems across East Africa. By engaging a wide range of stakeholders, EACMHN works to align regional policies, champion greater investment, and apply evidence-based strategies in line with the East African Community (EAC) Health Policy. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and capacity strengthening, the network seeks to transform mental health services and expand access—particularly for underserved populations.
About EACMHN – Tanzania Chapter
Mental Health Tanzania (MHT), as a host organisation of EACMHN – Tanzania Chapter – our focal area of partnership focuses on: Mental health policy advocacy, Developing joint programs to tackle regional mental health challenges, Resource mobilization, Leveraging regional reach and local expertise to champion mental health awareness, advocacy and access. Bringing together mental health stakeholders in Tanzania
About #MindCheckTZ
The East Africa Community Mental Health Network (EACMHN) – Tanzania Chapter, through Mental Health Tanzania, intends to launch a National Mental Health Challenge Initiative.
The campaign is the strategic approach to the fact that in Tanzania, there is low level of knowledge and understanding (mental health illiteracy) leading to stigma as a mental health gap in the country. The initiative aims to advocate for mental health through raising awareness, increasing literacy, reducing stigma, and encouraging citizens to seek services through #MindCheckTZ
How to participate the campaign:
– Daily Check-In – #MindCheckTZ
-Pause for one minute each day to notice how you feel!
– Pick a word or two or even more words of your current feelings. Keep it simple, honest and say the current feelings.
– You can: Post your words on social media; Whisper them in a journal; Say them out loud on the mirror, to a friend, a neighbour or to yourself.
You can also say positive affirmation, a gratitude statement, or saying something kind to yourself Share them with the phrase #MindCheckTZ
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Every voice matters—let’s check in together!
Event Launch Details
– Date: Saturday, 7th June 2025
– Time: 16:00 EAT
– Venue: Online via https://meet.google.com/itq-wthz-sax?hs=224
Event Highlights
1. Introduction to EACMHN (Mission, Vision, and Regional Objectives)
2. Launch of EACMHN – Tanzania Chapter
3. How to become a Member or Partner
4. Unveiling of the #MindCheckTZ
Campaign Keynote Speakers & Special Guests
1. Mr. Masemo Moba Antoine: Founder and CEO – EACMHN2.
2. Mr. Onesmus Mlewa Kalama: Technical Support Director – EACMHN
3. Mr Onesmo Petro – Country Director – EACMHN –Tanzania Chapter
To receive the meeting link and participation materials:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone call/ WhatsApp: +255 767 372 853
Join us in shaping a mentally healthy Tanzania and East African Community
—one voice at a time.
Yours,
Zainabu Mponda Program Coordination & Operations Officer- EACMHN- Tanzania Chapter; Mental Health Tanzania (MHT)
