The light within. Resilience. Hope. Optimism. in the face of Global Challenges. An invitation to unlock our collective potential. 

Shamiri Summit 2024.

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The light within. Grounding our future amidst global challenges.

In a world that is increasingly shaped by emerging stressors like conflict, climate change, economic instability, and rising mental health challenges, where do we find the resilience, optimism, and hope needed to move forward?

We invite you to a day of celebration and dynamic dialogues with leading scientists, policymakers, practitioners, educations, influencers and advocates who make the case that now, more than ever, the science of human flourishing provides us with a path to transforming lives and unlocking our full potential.

the light within. grounding our future amidst global challenges.

In-person and online, and, for the first time ever: a two-day celebration

Changing with the times.

This year, we will address how hope, resilience, and optimism, can empower individuals and communities, particularly the youth in Kenya, to navigate and overcome contemporary challenges.

The summit will feature three unique tracks — Science, Policy, and Doers — each tailored to engage different audiences in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Meet the speakers

New speakers unveiled every week.

Prof. David Ndetei
Founding Director, Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health (AFRIMEB)

Prof. David Ndetei

Founding Director - Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health (AFRIMEB) and Professor of Psychiatry at University of Nairobi.

Dr. Anika Warren Wood
Operating Partner, DRK

Dr. Anika Warren Wood

Operating Partner and Chief Organizational Effectiveness Officer, Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK).

Paul Wang
Core Team Member, The Agency Fund

Paul Wang

Core Team Member, The Agency Fund & Co-Founder, IDinsight.

Tom Osborn
Founder, Shamiri Institute

Tom Osborn

Founder & CEO Shamiri Institute. TED Fellow. Forbes 30 under 30.

Dr. Christine Wasanga
Senior Lecturer, Kenyatta University

Dr. Christine Wasanga

Senior Lecturer of Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University.

Dr. Bilal Siddiqi
Senior Economist & Director IDinsight

Dr. Bilal Siddiqi

Senior Economist and Director at IDinsight, Bilal is a development economist specializing in poverty, institutions and conflict in low- and middle-income countries.

Dr. Christine Musyimi
Head of Research Ethics, AfriMeb

Dr. Christine Musyimi

Dr. Christine Musyimi is a mental health researcher focused on community mental health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa.

Stella Waruingi
Head of Mental Health Department, NCCG

Stella Waruingi

Stella Waruingi, is the Head of Mental Health & Substance Use Program at Nairobi County, Directorate of Health.

Eugene Wanekeya
Communications, Advocacy and Safeguarding Lead

Eugene Wanekeya

Eugene is the Communications, Advocacy and Safeguarding Lead at Basic Needs, Basic Rights

Gloria Ochola
Executive Director, Tunaweza Empowerment Organization

Gloria Ochola

Gloria is the Executive Director of Tunaweza Empowerment Organization and an active volunteer within her community.

Dr. Janet Surum
Lecturer at the University of Kabianga

Dr. Janet Surum

Dr. Janet Surum is a researcher and an Educational Psychologist with a keen interest in the well being of children, youth mental health, resilience, emerging adults and life span development studies.

Soni Adriance
Director of Communications - Shamiri Institute

Soni Adriance

Soni Adriance is the Director of Communications at Shamiri Institute.

Three Unique Tracks.

Science

The Science Track at the Shamiri Summit 2024 will showcase cutting-edge research and foster collaborative discussions that advance the field of youth mental health.

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Policy

The Policy Track at the Shamiri Summit 2024 will provide a platform for insightful discussions led by government officials and key partners in the mental health and education sectors

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Doers

The Doers Track is designed to showcase the impactful work being done by NGOs, CBOs, and practitioners who are implementing mental health solutions at the community level.

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Partners

Tom Osborn - Founder & CEO Shamiri Institute

“Hope is a powerful tool for change. How do we cultivate that spark within each of us? We look forward to welcoming you at the Shamiri Summit to hear from, and engage with, experts in the field.”

Tom Osborn - Founder & CEO

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