Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Peer-led care groups and home visits giving young mothers the knowledge to raise healthy children.
- MNCH education for adolescents & young women
- Household follow-ups & referrals
- Maternal mental health support
Grassroots non-profit · Mathare, Nairobi
Building a healthier future, together.
Thriving Mind and Body Initiative (TMBI) empowers vulnerable communities in Nairobi to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives — through maternal & child health, mental wellness and climate-smart urban farming.
Community-led
since day one
since day one
Who we are
Rooted in community, driven by care.
Thriving Mind and Body Initiative (TMBI) is a grassroots non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities through an integrated approach that focuses on Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Mental Health Awareness, and Urban Farming for Climate Resilience.
Our Vision
A thriving society where women, youth, and children are healthy, mentally resilient, and economically empowered.
Our Mission
To improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations through innovative, community-driven programs in maternal and child health, mental wellness, and climate-smart urban farming.
What we do
Three pillars of a thriving community
Our integrated programs address physical, mental and economic health together — because wellbeing is never one-dimensional.
Mental Health Awareness
Breaking stigma through group therapy, mental health first aid and substance-use education.
- Bi-weekly group therapy sessions
- Mental health first aid training
- School substance-use programs
Urban Farming for Climate Resilience
Demonstration gardens that improve nutrition, cut food costs and build climate-smart livelihoods.
- Pilot community gardens
- Climate-smart farming skills
- Youth agribusiness pathways
How we work
Our approach
Lasting change is built with communities, not for them.
Community-Led
We work closely with local leaders, youth, and women to co-create solutions.
Evidence-Based
Programs are informed by local data and global best practices.
Integrated Services
We address physical, mental, and economic health together.
Scalable Models
Peer-led care groups, youth mentorship, and demonstration gardens.
Our impact so far
Real people. Measurable change.
Every number represents a mother, a young person or a family in Mathare whose life is changing.
2,000+
Young women and adolescents in Mathare reached with MNCH education
30+
Community health promoters trained on mental health first aid
107
Group therapy sessions on substance abuse and maternal mental health
60
Primary school pupils trained on substance use and their effects
5
Pilot urban gardens established, improving nutrition and reducing food costs
6+
Partner organizations, schools and clinics working alongside us
Partnered with:
Local Schools
Clinics
Kenya Red Cross
SHOFCO
Plan International
Community Organizations
Glimpses of our work
Hope and empowerment, captured
Moments from our outreach, trainings and community sessions across Nairobi.
Looking ahead
Our goals for 2025–2026
We're scaling what works so more families can thrive. Your support makes these goals possible.
Scale Programs to New Communities
Expand MNCH, mental health, and urban farming programs to three new Nairobi informal settlements.
3 new communitiesTrain Community Health Champions
Train 100 new community health champions to support our outreach efforts.
100 championsEstablish an Urban Farming Hub
Establish a model urban farming hub and youth agribusiness cooperative.
1 model hubRegular Group Therapy Sessions
Conduct bi-weekly group therapy sessions to support mental wellness.
Every 2 weeks
Get involved
Join our mission
Your contribution creates a ripple effect of positive change. Help us build a healthier, stronger Nairobi by donating, volunteering, or partnering with us. Every bit of support makes a difference.
Contact us
Let's build something good together.
Whether you have a question, a partnership proposal, or just want to say hello, we're ready to listen.
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