the plug

curated feed of funding, learning, and community-building opportunities

(new opportunities every Monday - last update June 1, 2025)

events & convenings

conferences, workshops, residencies, and festivals centered on African mental health.

  • Event: Virtual | October 8–10, 2025
    A global summit focused on building emotional and professional resilience in journalism. This year’s theme, Resilience for Uncertain Times, invites session proposals on mental health, ethics, innovation, and workplace well-being in media spaces. Read More

  • Kenya’s leading psychiatric conference returns for its 17th edition, bringing together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and community advocates to reimagine mental health systems for the 21st century. Hosted by the Kenya Psychiatric Association, the event centers community-rooted care, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
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  • Kenya’s premier national mental health conference returns for its second edition, convening researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and lived-experience experts to shape the future of mental health systems across the country—and the continent. Hosted by the Ministry of Health and partners, the conference is a critical platform for science, care, systems reform, and innovation.
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study & research

scholarships, fellowships, internships, and calls for papers in mental health.

  • A flagship training program for emerging storytellers from the Global South. Selected participants will receive hands-on mentorship in multimedia reporting, ethical storytelling, and the use of AI tools to drive social impact.
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  • Aug–Dec 2025 | 📍 Hybrid: Virtual + In-person (Kampala, Uganda)
    A fully funded leadership program for early- and mid-career African professionals working in health, mental health, and social impact. Includes in-person intensives, coaching, and community-building.
    📝 Deadline: June 30
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enterprise & innovation

grants, pitch calls, and co-creation spaces for early-stage mental health builders.

  • Fellowship year: 2026 | 📝 Apply by: June 30, 2025
    A leadership development program for early-stage social entrepreneurs creating sustainable impact. Includes personalized coaching, executive mentorship, and a $10,000 grant. Open to African founders leading health, gender, education, and innovation ventures.
    🔗 Apply now


  • 📅 Applications due: July 7, 2025 | 💸 Up to $200,000
    Funding for bold, youth-led or youth-focused ideas to improve mental health systems. Open to individuals and organizations in 12 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and Senegal.
    🔗 Apply now