Doer Track: Scaling Grassroots Initiatives - Expanding Impact Without Losing Local Effectiveness

Scaling Grassroots Initiatives: Expanding Impact Without Losing Local Effectiveness

This session will focus on how small-scale mental health initiatives can be successfully scaled to reach larger populations while preserving their local effectiveness. Participants will explore strategies for adapting grassroots mental health programs to broader contexts without compromising the personalized and culturally sensitive approaches that make them effective.

Through case studies and practical insights, this session will highlight the challenges and opportunities involved in scaling community-based mental health initiatives. Attendees will learn how to balance growth with maintaining **quality, relevance, and sustainability**, ensuring that expanded programs continue to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

This session is ideal for NGOs, CBOs, and practitioners seeking to expand their impact while staying rooted in **community-driven approaches**.

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