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Who We Are

Tabasamu Café began as a grassroots adolescent wellbeing research project, responding to growing mental health needs among youth. Over time, it evolved into a registered Community-Based Organization (CBO), expanding its focus from informal peer groups to structured programs, research collaborations, and policy engagement. Today, Tabasamu Café stands as a trusted community hub for adolescent mental health and empowerment.

Meet Our Team

Staff

Vincent Nyongesa

Vinsent Nyongesa

Team Lead

John Smith

Georgina Obonyo

Programme Lead

John Smith

Evelyne Morrillo

Reserch Assistant

John Smith

Christopher Amuyunzu

Adolescent and Youth Interventionist

John Smith

Mary Mwangi

Field Officer

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Shillah Mwaniga Mwavua

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Obadi Yator

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Joseph Murithi Kathono

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Manasi Kumar

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Erica Breuer

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Joy Banerjee

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Joanna Lai

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Ipsa Banerjee

Advisory Board

Mary Johnson

Darius Nyamai

Advisory Board

What We Do

Tabasamu Café is a youth-focused community-based organization that promotes mental health, resilience, and positive development among adolescents and young people. Our work integrates psychosocial support, research, and advocacy to create sustainable change.

NGO history

Mission

To empower adolescents to achieve optimal mental and emotional wellbeing through community-based interventions, psychosocial support, and evidence-informed programming.

Vision

A world where every adolescent thrives with confidence, connection, and care.

Our Core Values

Empathy

We listen and respond with compassion.

Integrity

We act with transparency and accountability.

Collaboration

We build partnerships that amplify impact.

Innovation

We embrace creativity and research to improve outcomes.

Youth-Centeredness

We put young people at the heart of all we do.