Through the Lens
Our impact
250,000+ young lives changed.
And we're just getting started. Our mission: effective mental health care for all young people, starting in East Africa.
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Enabling thriving youth
Since 2021, we have served 250,000+ young people. We serve over 100,000 per year today — through direct delivery and expanding network of government and community partners.
250K+
Youth served
70K+
Sessions held
500+
Schools
10+
Counties
Youth served since
Mental health outcomes
Clinically effective mental health support for young people
80% of young people with clinically elevated symptoms recover after just four sessions. Effects are comparable with traditional one-on-one therapy and are sustained across the full school year. Validated across multiple randomized trials.
80%
Depression recovery
No longer meet clinical threshold
82%
Anxiety recovery
No longer meet clinical threshold
4 weeks
7 months
Effects sustained across the full school year
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In their words
Our model equips young people with important tools to navigate and thrive. Hear their stories.
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Beyond mental health
When mental health improves, everything improves
When young people are thriving, they do better in school, build stronger relationships, and are better prepared for work and life.
Livelihoods
More likely to attend university, get jobs, and increased savings.
Academics
Half to full letter grade improvement.
Social support
Stronger peer relationships. Increased social capital and sense of belonging.
Agency
Improved sense of control over life outcomes.
Cost-effectiveness
Effective care at a fraction of the cost
Our model delivers clinically effective outcomes at $7 per youth — making it one of the most cost-effective mental health models.
$7
Cost per youth
30×
cheaper vs traditional therapy
Exceeds direct cash transfer cost-effectiveness benchmark
Cost per youth compared
Shamiri
$7
Peer Therapy
$25
Group Therapy
$45
Lay CBT (LMICs)
$175
Private (Kenya)
$400
Our cost over time
Our goal is to get to $3 per client, enabling governments and communities to sustain
Scaling impact
Serving 10 million young people by 2031
Scaling impact requires us to build the infrastructure and systems to enable true ownership. We scale through our own Hubs and by enabling governments and partners to deliver the model independently.
Shamiri Hubs
We run it.
Centralized units in high-density areas. Each Hub serves up to 20,000 young people annually.
Nairobi · Kiambu · Kajiado · Murang'a · Kisumu · Kakamega · Ethiopia
Shamiri Partners
Others run it.
Governments and local partners run Shamiri Hubs independently, powered by our technology and infrastructure.
5+ county governments · 10+ partner orgs
Projected reach (2023–2031)
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