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Usajili wa Kongamano la 4 la Kimataifa la Utetezi wa Afya ya Akili sasa umefunguliwa!

Kongamano la Kimataifa la Utetezi wa Afya ya Akili 2026 ni tukio la nne la kila mwaka lililoandaliwa na Mtandao wa Kitendo wa Afya ya Akili Duniani (Mtandao wa Kitendo). Ndio mkutano mkubwa zaidi na unaojumuisha zaidi wa watetezi na wadau wa mashirika ya kiraia unaozingatia sera ya afya ya akili. Kwa muda wa siku tatu, tutakuwa tukijifunza kuhusu kazi nzuri sana inayofanyika ndani ya jumuiya za wenyeji, katika ngazi ya kitaifa, kikanda na kimataifa ili kuimarisha utetezi wetu wa pamoja na kuathiri juhudi kuelekea afya bora ya akili kwa wote.

Hii ni fursa ya kipekee ya kujifunza kutoka kwa wenzako, kubadilishana utaalamu, na kushiriki mbinu bora za utetezi wenye matokeo! Jukwaa letu maalum sio mkutano wa kitamaduni; ni jumuiya ya waleta mabadiliko wanaokuja pamoja kutoka nchi 170 duniani kote.

Mhudhuriaji Halisi ✦ Mhudhuriaji Aliyejifadhili Mwenyewe ✦ Mhudhuriaji Anayefadhiliwa

Je, utahudhuria wewe binafsi au mtandaoni? Hata hivyo unahudhuria, usajili ni bure kabisa . The Action Network imejitolea kufikiria upya mazingira ya afya ya akili duniani kote na kuhakikisha hakuna sauti inayoachwa nyuma .

Maombi ya ruzuku ya usafiri sasa yamefungwa. Waombaji wote watajulishwa mnamo Oktoba. Wagombea ambao hawajafaulu wataandikishwa kama washiriki wa mtandaoni, lakini pia watakuwa na chaguo la kutuma ombi la kujifadhili wenyewe.

Mkutano mkubwa zaidi wa afya ya akili duniani umekuwa mkubwa zaidi ! Tumejaza rasmi 100% ya nafasi zetu za kibinafsi. Lakini, kwa sababu ya mahitaji makubwa , tunafungua nafasi za ziada kwa wanachama kujiunga nasi katika Jiji la Iloilo kwa tukio hili muhimu. Kwa kuwa hakuna ada ya usajili, watakaohudhuria wanaojifadhili watahitaji tu kulipia safari zao za ndege, malazi na gharama za maisha kwa muda wote wa safari hii. Tunakadiria gharama za hoteli kati ya PHP 3,000-5,000 ($50-90) kwa usiku .

Sajili

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Speaker
Alab Mirasol Speaker image
Dhriti Agarwal Speaker image
Divya Sharma Speaker image
Dr Antonis Kousoulis Speaker image
Gary Belkin Speaker image
Ginger Ramirez Speaker image
Katherine Thomson Speaker image
Sarah Kline Speaker image

Why Iloilo City?

The Philippines has made incredible progress in mental health, from upgraded legislation, to leading digital innovations and significant government funding commitments. There’s so much we can learn from these achievements, as well as the country’s traditional and local approaches to power sharing, healing and community development. Iloilo City is the perfect place to showcase them.

Iloilo is a bold and meaningful choice. The city is known for its progressive approach to sustainability, climate action, and mental health education in schools. It is deeply rooted in history, with preserved heritage sites, and an exciting food scene that landed it the prestigious title of 'UNESCO City of Gastronomy' in 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to the Philippines' 'City of Love' next year! 

Kwa nini Iloilo City?

Ufilipino imepata maendeleo ya ajabu katika afya ya akili, kutoka kwa sheria iliyoboreshwa, hadi uvumbuzi bora wa kidijitali na ahadi muhimu za ufadhili za serikali. Kuna mengi sana tunaweza kujifunza kutokana na mafanikio haya, pamoja na mbinu za kitamaduni na za kienyeji za kugawana madaraka, uponyaji na maendeleo ya jamii. Iloilo City ndio mahali pazuri pa kuwaonyesha.

Iloilo ni chaguo la ujasiri na la maana. Jiji linajulikana kwa mbinu yake ya maendeleo ya uendelevu, hatua ya hali ya hewa, na elimu ya afya ya akili shuleni. Imekita mizizi katika historia, ikiwa na tovuti za urithi zilizohifadhiwa, na eneo la kusisimua la chakula ambalo liliipa jina la kifahari la 'UNESCO City of Gastronomy' mnamo 2023. Tunatazamia kukukaribisha Ufilipino' 'Jiji la Upendo' mwaka ujao!

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Mtandao wa Kitendo ni nini?

Mtandao wa Kitendo ni jumuiya ya watetezi wanaofanya mabadiliko kutokea. Tukiwa na zaidi ya wanachama 8,000 kutoka nchi 170+ , tunaleta pamoja ujuzi na ujuzi kutoka kila pembe ya dunia. Wanachama wetu wanafanya kazi katika makutano mbalimbali ya afya ya akili na wanaweza kufikia rasilimali mbalimbali na mitazamo tofauti . Uanachama wa mtandao hukupa fursa ya kushirikiana na wenzako kwenye kampeni na mipango ili kuendeleza lengo letu la pamoja la kuboresha afya ya akili kwa wote. Uanachama ni bure na uko wazi kwa kila mtu!

Agenda
02
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM

What happens when communities come together to support mental health? Guided by Keri: Care for Activists, this activity invites us to learn how Iloilo City's communities build strength and adapt to foster mental well-being. Participants will engage with local initiatives and individuals who have created resilient support systems, understanding grassroots approaches to mental health advocacy and community empowerment.

What happens when communities come together to support mental health? Guided by Keri: Care for Activists, this activity invites us to learn how Iloilo City's communities build strength and adapt to foster mental well-being. Participants will engage with local initiatives and individuals who have created resilient support systems, understanding grassroots approaches to mental health advocacy and community empowerment.

10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
How does a city care for the mental health of its people? Alongside #MentalHealthPH, this visit invites us to learn about the public health strategies of Iloilo's Mental Health Department. Participants will gain insights into local mental health policies, how services are delivered, and the successes and challenges in providing accessible mental healthcare to the community in Iloilo.
How does a city care for the mental health of its people? Alongside #MentalHealthPH, this visit invites us to learn about the public health strategies of Iloilo's Mental Health Department. Participants will gain insights into local mental health policies, how services are delivered, and the successes and challenges in providing accessible mental healthcare to the community in Iloilo.
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
What happens to your brain when you walk down the street? In this activity, GMHAN’s Environment Working Group invites us to learn how beauty in the built environment serves as 'brain food'. Participants will walk around Iloilo's UNESCO Heritage Sites and learn the intertwined connection between walkability, urban planning, architectural features, landscaping and NCDs.
What happens to your brain when you walk down the street? In this activity, GMHAN’s Environment Working Group invites us to learn how beauty in the built environment serves as 'brain food'. Participants will walk around Iloilo's UNESCO Heritage Sites and learn the intertwined connection between walkability, urban planning, architectural features, landscaping and NCDs.
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
10:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM
- 9:30 AM
  • Welcome from the Secretariat (5mins)
  • Opening remarks from Local Govt representative (15mins)
  • Objectives for the event: Leadership Group reps (10mins)
  • Welcome from the Secretariat (5mins)
  • Opening remarks from Local Govt representative (15mins)
  • Objectives for the event: Leadership Group reps (10mins)
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Fireside conversation:
  • “My life in advocacy”, Emma Rawson Te-Patu, President, World Federation of Public Health Associations
  • Followed by discussion
Fireside conversation:
  • “My life in advocacy”, Emma Rawson Te-Patu, President, World Federation of Public Health Associations
  • Followed by discussion
10:30 AM
- 11:15 AM
Tea and coffee in the lobby
Tea and coffee in the lobby
11:15 AM
- 12:30 PM
  • Led by MentalHealthPH / local organisation 
  • Followed by (all-Filipino) panel discussion
  • Led by MentalHealthPH / local organisation 
  • Followed by (all-Filipino) panel discussion
12:30 PM
- 1:45 PM
1:45 PM
- 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM

“Looking back and looking forward beyond the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health”

A workshop with advocates from around the world, reflecting on the positioning of mental health and the priorities set at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, and how to work together for implementation and accountability.

 

“Looking back and looking forward beyond the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health”

A workshop with advocates from around the world, reflecting on the positioning of mental health and the priorities set at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, and how to work together for implementation and accountability.

 
3:00 PM
- 3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- 4:15 PM

“Mapping the Geography of Stigma”

This workshop offers a focused opportunity to contribute their voices and experiences to the Geography of Stigma initiative. By working in small groups and surfacing lived examples from diverse regions, we will generate insights that highlight both the shared and unique ways mental health stigma manifests across the world.


Facilitated by GMHAN Stigma and Discrimination Working Group, the advocacy messages and examples documented here will directly inform the development of the Geography of Stigma online portal and advocacy toolkit, ensuring these resources remain grounded in real-world experiences and responsive to cultural contexts.

“Mapping the Geography of Stigma”

This workshop offers a focused opportunity to contribute their voices and experiences to the Geography of Stigma initiative. By working in small groups and surfacing lived examples from diverse regions, we will generate insights that highlight both the shared and unique ways mental health stigma manifests across the world.


Facilitated by GMHAN Stigma and Discrimination Working Group, the advocacy messages and examples documented here will directly inform the development of the Geography of Stigma online portal and advocacy toolkit, ensuring these resources remain grounded in real-world experiences and responsive to cultural contexts.
4:15 PM
- 5:00 PM
04
9:00 AM
- 9:45 AM

Reflections from Day 1 (Secretariat)

Fireside conversation:

Devora Kestel, WHO: “My career in global health - how advocacy is driving change”

Reflections from Day 1 (Secretariat)

Fireside conversation:

Devora Kestel, WHO: “My career in global health - how advocacy is driving change”
9:45 AM
- 10:30 AM

“Influencing and being influenced”

Discussion with government representatives and advocates

(TBC: Philippines, Pakistan, Maldives, Slovenia / Thailand / Norway)

 

“Influencing and being influenced”

Discussion with government representatives and advocates

(TBC: Philippines, Pakistan, Maldives, Slovenia / Thailand / Norway)

 
10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM

“Don’t follow the money: Rebuilding mental health funding and power around people”

Financing mental health can often feel complex, political, and out of reach, even for tireless advocates striving for sustainable change and inclusion. Too often, funding priorities and programme designs are shaped by donor agendas or global frameworks rather than by the lived experiences of users and local needs. This panel discussion with international donors, mental health advocates and decision-makers, will reflect on the urgent need for alternative funding solutions and policy interventions to mitigate the growing mental health crisis at a time of international development funding cuts. Along with the attendees, we will co-produce advocacy strategies and plans for effective system change.

 

“Don’t follow the money: Rebuilding mental health funding and power around people”

Financing mental health can often feel complex, political, and out of reach, even for tireless advocates striving for sustainable change and inclusion. Too often, funding priorities and programme designs are shaped by donor agendas or global frameworks rather than by the lived experiences of users and local needs. This panel discussion with international donors, mental health advocates and decision-makers, will reflect on the urgent need for alternative funding solutions and policy interventions to mitigate the growing mental health crisis at a time of international development funding cuts. Along with the attendees, we will co-produce advocacy strategies and plans for effective system change.

 
12:30 PM
- 1:45 PM
1:45 PM
- 2:15 PM
2:15 PM
- 3:00 PM

“Reimagining Global Mental Health Through LGBTQI+ Lenses”

The LGBTQI+ Working Group invites you to an open discussion exploring how global mental health efforts can become more inclusive, evidence-informed, and responsive to the diverse experiences of LGBTQI+ people. This interactive session will share emerging insights from across regions, highlighting the intersections between identity, stigma, and wellbeing. We'll provide space for collective reflection on what inclusive mental health systems could look like in practice and participants will be encouraged to consider how lessons from LGBTQI+ mental health can strengthen broader mental health policy, programming, and research.

 

“Reimagining Global Mental Health Through LGBTQI+ Lenses”

The LGBTQI+ Working Group invites you to an open discussion exploring how global mental health efforts can become more inclusive, evidence-informed, and responsive to the diverse experiences of LGBTQI+ people. This interactive session will share emerging insights from across regions, highlighting the intersections between identity, stigma, and wellbeing. We'll provide space for collective reflection on what inclusive mental health systems could look like in practice and participants will be encouraged to consider how lessons from LGBTQI+ mental health can strengthen broader mental health policy, programming, and research.

 
3:00 PM
- 3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- 4:00 PM
From Youth Engagement to Youth-Leadership: barriers and opportunities for Mental Health Advocacy
Format: Interactive group activity + plenary reflection
From Youth Engagement to Youth-Leadership: barriers and opportunities for Mental Health Advocacy
Format: Interactive group activity + plenary reflection
4:00 PM
- 4:45 PM
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