From Insight to Impact: Funders' Perspectives on Collaborative Philanthropy for Youth Mental Health

Join us for an interactive session that delves into the complex world of youth mental wellbeing, and how it implicitly influences many of the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an opportunity for interested funders across the education, livelihoods, and healthcare sectors to learn how they can incorporate a mental health lens to more effectively fund and achieve mental wellbeing outcomes.

Even though mental illness contributes to 31% of the impact of global diseases, the sector receives 1% or less funding from national health budgets worldwide. Philanthropy and Collaborative Philanthropy are the need of the hour to not only fund and scale mental health interventions, but also build and foster a community of practice tailored to the intricacies of mental health. By ascertaining the right funding approaches, identifying high-impact innovative solutions, and measuring relevant impact metrics, funders have a huge opportunity to come together to tangibly address the mental health and wellbeing gap.

Our discussion will kick-off with an exchange of experiences between funders in India and Bangladesh, who will share their journeys funding mental health, and how they have participated in collaborative approaches.Discover the unique funding considerations in these regions, and gain a deeper understanding of how funders can find common ground by adopting an intersectional lens.

From philanthropists to impact investors, this session will broaden your horizon on this topic, and will impart advice on what it takes to address the complex tapestry of youth mental wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

• Grasp a stronger understanding of mental health gaps across South Asia
• Be equipped with funding approaches and techniques to embark or continue on your mental wellbeing journey
• Learn how to be part of a collaborative philanthropy model to exchange knowledge and build a community of practice