Mind to Heart is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting mental health, wellbeing, and dignity for all. We work closely with caregivers, families, community groups, and mental health stakeholders to create supportive environments where individuals can live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
Our approach is person-centered, rights-based, and community-driven.
We recognize that mental health is not only a medical issue — it is deeply shaped by social, emotional, and economic factors. For this reason, our work focuses on the whole person, supporting not only their clinical needs, but also their social relationships, caregiving networks, livelihood opportunities, and participation in community life.
We believe that every individual deserves:
Dignity and respect
Access to support and care
Freedom from stigma and discrimination
A meaningful role in their community
By strengthening individuals, empowering caregivers, and engaging the wider community, we help build a society where mental health is valued, and where everyone — regardless of their mental health status — is able to belong, contribute, and thrive.
Our Philosophy
At Mind to Heart, our work is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to live a life of dignity, respect, and belonging. We draw from universal human rights principles and recognize that mental health is fundamental to overall wellbeing.
We commit our resources and efforts to protect, promote, and actualize the rights and needs of individuals living with mental health conditions, those at risk, their caregivers, and their broader communities. Our focus is to address the inequalities, stigma, and discrimination that often prevent these individuals from fully participating in society.
We approach our work through the lens of social justice, seeking transformation not only at the individual level but also within the systems and communities that shape daily life. We catalyze lasting change by supporting strategic initiatives and partnering with other organizations, institutions, and community change agents who share our commitment to mental health and human dignity.
Our Vision
A society where Youth, Women, Men, and Children have an equal opportunity to realize their full potential and aspirations in Health, Socio-Economic, and Political spheres through honesty and hard work.
Our Mission
To build healthier, more equitable, and empowered communities through education, advocacy, and action while nurturing compassion, resilience, and social responsibility.
As an organization, we believe in, and are guided by the following values:
Inclusion: We endeavour to facilitate inclusion at all levels without discrimination on the basis of religion, tribe, sex or any other basis.
Respect: Respect for and safeguarding of human rights and dignity is an overriding consideration in all our actions.
Diversity: We are sensitive to, respect and consciously draw from the diversity in peoples’ identities, cultures, knowledge, abilities and practices.
Integrity: We uphold ourselves to the highest levels of truthfulness, honesty, openness and uprightness, and commit to doing the right things as a matter of principle.
Transparency and Accountability: We uphold stakeholders’ trust through consistent open and prudent administration of fiscal and other resources entrusted to us.
Flominah Mucheke
Chief Executive Officer
Flominah Mucheke leads Mind to Heart CBO with a commitment to mental wellness, youth empowerment, and community transformation. Her leadership is grounded in compassion, purpose, and a belief in the power of healing and collective growth.
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Valerie Aura
Director of Communications
Valerie Aura leads communications and public engagement at Mind to Heart CBO. She is committed to amplifying community voices, promoting mental wellness awareness, and fostering meaningful dialogue that drives positive, lasting change.
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George O. Ochola
Disability Inclusion Officer
George O. Ochola is dedicated to promoting disability inclusion and equal opportunities within Mind to Heart CBO. His work ensures that persons with disabilities are empowered, represented, and actively involved in community programs.
Read MoreOur Partners
We collaborate with organisations that champion community development, youth empowerment, and peace-building. Learn more about each partner below.
Youth empowerment and health education organisation supporting young leaders and community wellbeing.
Community-based organisation focused on women’s economic empowerment and local skills training.
Promoting peacebuilding, civic engagement, and reconciliation projects across communities.
Community resource and development organisation focused on sustainable local initiatives.
Local residents’ forum advocating for improved services, security and community cohesion in Uthiru.
Youth Alive Kenya
Maya's Circle CBO
Global Peace Foundation Kenya
CRMCD
Uthiru Residents Forum