We are one of the most cost-effective mental health models out there.

We believe in impact at scale. That's why we've put a low-cost scalable model with clinically meaningful improvements that can reach scale.

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Designed for results at scale.

We believe to close the treatment gap, we must design for scale. That is why we have developed and are scaling up the world's most cost-effective youth mental health model.

Our Model

137k+

Youths Served

Since beginning operations in 2021, we have now served over 137k youths, ramping up our capacity to 100k per year in 2024. Our goal is to serve 1 million youth per year by 2027.

38K+

Group Therapy Sessions Completed

Alongside our partners, we have delivered low-touch therapy sessions to thousands of youth through our tiered caregiving model.

2,500+

Providers Trained and Employed

Providers (Shamiri Fellows and Shamiri Supervisors) are recruited from, trained, and meaningfully employed in the communities in which they serve.

300+

Schools Served

We work with high schools in underserved communities across Africa to deliver our mental health solutions.

Recent Impact Studies

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80%

Youths improved wellbeing outcomes

Effect of Shamiri Layperson-Provided Intervention vs Study Skills Control Intervention for Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents in Kenya: RCT

The Shamiri intervention shows that scalable psychological interventions that invoke simple psychological principles, rather than explicit references to psychopathology, can alleviate depression and anxiety symptoms in Kenyan adolescents.

$15.15

Cost of delivery

Costs and Cost-Effectiveness of Shamiri, a Brief, Layperson-Delivered Intervention for Kenyan Adolescents: RCT

Shamiri is a cost-effective method that can significantly reduce depression and anxiety. Non-expert providers can offer this effective treatment with just 10 days of training, compared to the several years required to become a licensed mental health provider.