Hey fam! We have got huge news!! 

MANI has been selected as one of the recipients of TikTok’s Mental Health Education Fund, rolled out during their first-ever Digital Well-Being Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa

What’s the Fund about?

TikTok launched this fund as part of a $2.3 million investment to support 31 mental health organisations across 22 countries, and we have been selected as part of the mental health organisation to benefit from it. This initiative is part of TikTok’s broader push to empower trusted mental health voices and spark meaningful conversations, especially among Gen Z.

Summit Highlights: MANI in Joburg

We showed up in style! The summit wasn’t just Zoom vibes, it was a full panel session with NGOs, mental health experts, creators, policymakers, and TikTok reps from across Africa .

We connected with amazing creators from SADAG (South Africa) and Mental360 (Kenya), and even shared the stage with verified mental health ambassadors like Dr. Wales. The energy? Electric.

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Beyond the main session, we jammed in side conversations with other creators plotting collabs, sharing TikTok secrets, and connecting strategies for mental health content. There were heartfelt moments around the importance of reaching audiences across cultures, and through authentic stories and priortizing our mental health.

What’s Next for MANI?

We’re geared up to create even more mental health content tailored for TikTok

Planning to launch interactive challenges, livestreams, and short-form content

Plotting collaborations with other African mental health creators. Watch this space!

Why This Matters?

TikTok isn’t just entertainment, it’s a mental health game-changer, massively woven into the lives of Gen Z and every users . By partnering with them, we get visibility, ad tools, and community credibility not to mention in-app resources like meditation prompts and helplines. We’re connecting with youth who might otherwise never consider mental health support.

MANI’s inclusion in this fund signals the power of youth-led, peer-first mental health advocacy. As we return from Joburg, we’re inspired, equipped, and ready to bring more mental health awareness directly to TikTok for the young people who need it most.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on our TikTok for what’s next. The mental health conversation is just getting started #PromoteKindness #MentalHealthAwareness