Values lead the way

Shamirians are young people building the future of youth mental health in Africa.

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The Shamiri Way

Values lead the way

The science of values points out that values can be a powerful force to guide our actions and help us in difficult times.

A high-performance team

Shamirians commit to a culture where all of us are driven to attain the highest level of success and excellence.

Autonomous but highly aligned

Shamirians take leadership over their own work but are highly aligned with others on objectives, expectations, and the organization's goals, mission, and vision.

We build incredible tech & products

Because we are data-driven, we have a best-in-class tech platform (shamiriOS) that drives our implementation and ensures that we have data at our fingertips.

We commit to impactful science

Rigorous research is our foundation. We conduct gold-standard trials, publish our findings openly, and apply what we learn immediately to improve care for young people.

Based in Nairobi

Shamirians work from the 7,000 square foot Shamiri Campus—the largest space dedicated to mental health research and innovation in Africa.
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Values lead the way

Data-driven

We're committed to rigorous scientific research that honors the cultures where we work. Our decisions are guided by evidence, and we've built a best-in-class tech platform (shamiriOS) that puts data at our fingertips.

Growth-Minded

We aspire for more—for ourselves and for our organization. We value passion, work ethic, commitment, potential, experience, and skills. We make mistakes and grow from them.

Grassroots

We are a bottom-up organization with an anti-colonial approach that lifts the communities we serve. Our solutions emerge from deep understanding of local contexts and genuine partnership.

Collaboration

We take individual ownership and actively seek the contribution and input of others. Our best work happens when we combine our diverse perspectives and expertise.

Clarity & transparency

We emphasize decision-making that is transparent and clearly communicated. Everyone understands the "why" behind our choices and has access to the information they need.

Nimble

We take individual ownership and actively seek the contribution and input of others. Our best work happens when we combine our diverse perspectives and expertise.

Hardwork

We work hard for ourselves, for our team, and for Africa's young people to build the future we want. Excellence requires sustained effort and dedication.

Fun

We make time to have fun. We have team-building activities across the organization and within our teams. Joy and connection fuel our sustainability and creativity.
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How our Shamiri culture makes us thrive

Culture is what allows us to replicate the Shamiri Way across multiple generations of Shamirians.

The Shamiri Culture, described in the video below, adds up to be greater than the sum of our parts.

Open positions

We're always looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to youth mental health and evidence-based solutions. Explore our current opportunities and find the role that's right for you.

We currently have no open positions. Please check back later or email careers@shamiri.institute