The Challenge

One in seven adolescents worldwide faces mental health conditions, and suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds. In low- and middle-income countries, up to 90% of young people’s mental health needs are unmet due to a lack of resources. Despite the growing need, national health budgets globally only allocate 2% to mental health. Young people facing mental health challenges are vulnerable to social exclusion, discrimination, stigma, and physical health problems.

What We Do

Being funds research and innovation to help improve the mental wellbeing of young people aged 10 to 24 in thirteen priority countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Vietnam. Our funding priorities are determined solely by local stakeholders. They help us understand young people’s mental health needs in each priority country through research, engaging with youth and other stakeholders, and fostering consensus. Our partners guide the approaches we support and where our funding goes.

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