Frequently Asked Questions

The Shamiri Summit is an annual event that brings together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and community advocates to explore innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.
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For 2024, our focus is on building resilience, fostering optimism, and cultivating hope in the face of conflict, climate change, and rising mental health challenges.

Tickets are free however spaces are limited.

We’re rolling out new speakers regularly. Check the speakers page for the latest on who you can expect to hear from.

Tracks are each tailored to engage different audiences in meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Upon registration, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your top two tracks and we’ll assign you accordingly.

We will explore innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. Our focus is on building resilience, fostering optimism, and cultivating hope in the face of conflict, climate change, and rising mental health challenges.

Get your ticket here.

Please see our agenda here. This year, we are hosting a 2 day event at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.

That’s okay! We will have some carry-over sessions from Day 1 and Day 2 however you will be able to follow along if you only come for one or the other.

Yes, you can indicate your preference upon registration however once we are at the Summit you will need to stick to your assigned track.

The communications team is happy to assist the media in covering the Shamiri Summit event. Whether you are looking for a story idea, seeking an expert, or interested in attending the event, connect with a member of the team who can help you meet your deadline.
Email the Director of Communications - Soni Adriance: soni.adriance@shamiri.institute

Shamiri means "thrive". Since 2019, we have provided accessible and effective mental health care to 100,000s of young people across Africa and beyond.

Our model: We train 18-to-22-year-olds as lay-providers to deliver effective low-touch therapy within a tiered caregiving model.

• Lay-providers: 18-22-year-olds provide group therapy with just 10 hours of training. Our Shamiri Fellows lead therapy groups consisting of youths aged 6-to-15. Each group session lasts for one hour. Protocols for recruiting, training, and supervising Shamiri Fellows have been peer-reviewed in clinical journals.
• Low-touch therapy: This includes brief, low-stigma interventions targeting overall human functioning. Our low-touch therapy is the Shamiri intervention, which consists of three simple, positive psychological elements: 1) growth mindset, 2) gratitude, and 3) value affirmations. These elements target core beliefs about self and the world to generate an upward spiral of positive beliefs, thoughts, and behavior.
• Tiered caregiving: Lay-providers are supported by a clinical supervisor and clinical network ties. Clinical Supervisors provide clinical oversight and one-on-one psychotherapy. Triaging to Clinical Experts (psychologists & psychiatrists) allows for escalation and intensive care.