opportunities plug
curated feed of funding, learning and opportunities for the mental health and social impact space
(locations indicate where the activities will take place. for details, click to expand or view full posts on the global opportunities page. last update: Sept 29, 2025)
podcasts & newsletters
some blogposts, podcasts and newsletters we are currently loving
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This podcast delivers the latest health news, innovations, and stories shaping healthcare in Africa; from outbreaks and vaccine rollouts to workforce challenges, policy shifts, medical advances, and stories of resilience and impact.
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“Trauma” used to describe war or abuse. Now it’s a buzzword tied to billion-dollar industries, hashtags, and hot takes. What happens when the word stretches so far it risks losing meaning, and what does that mean for people truly living through trauma? Read post here
events & convenings
conferences, workshops, residencies, and festivals centered on African mental health.
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Join Makerere University’s AI Health Lab for the 2nd AI in Health Africa Conference (Nov 6–7, 2025), featuring experts, policymakers, and innovators advancing AI in African healthcare. Read More
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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.
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The 2025 Mental Health in Journalism Summit brings together global media professionals to explore trauma-informed reporting, newsroom care, and ethical storytelling.
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Attend the 7th Global Mental Health Summit 2025 in Cape Town. Connect with leaders driving change in mental health policy, practice, and innovation.
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study & research
scholarships, fellowships, internships, and calls for papers in mental health.
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TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, is a WHO-hosted initiative co-sponsored by UNICEF, UNDP, and the World Bank. It provides funding, training, and leadership development in implementation research and public health systems to emerging leaders in low and middle income countries (LMICs).
Apply now for theTDR Implementation Research (IR) Leadership Fellowship Programme for Public Health Impact 2025/2026, hosted at the University of Ghana School of Public Health, to strengthen your implementation research skills and drive public health impact.
enterprise & innovation
grants, awards, pitch calls, and co-creation spaces for early-stage mental health builders.