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About GIEMW
The Global Institute Emotional and Mental Wellness SA. (GIEMW) was founded in 2019 as a non-profit organization with a mission to create awareness around issues of mental and emotional health, eradicate stigma and to promote support for all experiencing any form of mental or emotional illness disorder by educating the public and corporates about early intervention, preventative measures and the various mental health challenges and promote wellness. The organization was founded by Mr. HM. Khoza , who has vast experience in people management having worked in leadership positions in the retail and media space for many years, over the years he witnessed people struggling with depression, bullying and other mental and social challenges. Due to lack of information, ignorance, misinformation, and stigma around the topic many opted to suffer in silence leading up to severe mental health problems and suicide in some cases. This then ignited the idea of an NGO that will address these challenges and that is how we started building up on the concept of GIEMW SA. From 2019, the focus has been on setting up a victim/perpetrator friendly environment that will allow dialogue to promote and restore mental wellbeing for both the victim and perpetrator.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- The organization has a very active social media presence to increase awareness and developed a website which has become an encyclopedia of mental health related issues.
- GIEMW has also identified an opportunity in the area of experiences leading up to mental health problems such as Abuse, Bullying, and Addictions etc.
- Outreach programs, including radio interviews, road shows, workshops in schools, colleges and companies.
- Setup support groups in the different communities that we reach out to. Setting up mobile and satellite counselling centers.
- Build a network of professional counselors and volunteers from various colleges and universities to implement an education and support project in existing institutions.
- Establish a wellness/training centre that can equip the community on skills development and centre for support groups
VISION
- To create awareness and promote support for all experiencing any form of mental or emotional disorder.
- Promote early intervention
- To encourage equality , fair treatment and promote maximum quality of life for those affected by emotional and mental health problems.
- To promote a balanced lifestyle
MISSION
Our mission is to make sure that everyone affected by mental and emotional illness has a good quality of life , a fair chance in society and ultimately create awareness through out society. We aim to help people achieve mental and emotional well-being and we hope to do this through innovative platforms that are accessible for free to communities. These platforms include workshops , road-shows ,university outreach programs, a suicide prevention hotline and free counselling centres (Hubs). Our secondary mission is to advocate for improved mental and emotional health awareness for all citizens of South Africa, Africa and beyond. It is our belief that a mentally and emotionally healthy community is a more productive community. We also aim to advocate against the discrimination of those suffering from mental health illnesses and eradication of stigma attached to mental health sufferers.
Mr H.M. Khoza
founding member
Mr H.M. Khoza a is a founding member of the Global Institute of Emotional and Mental Wellness . His passion for charity and empowering others dates back more than 20years. He has participated in various intiatives including Dress a Child to school, anti-drug campaigns and HIV awareness .
Mpumelelo Sibanda
Chairman of the board
Chairman of the board : Mpumelelo Sibanda a Professional health worker with over 16 years of experience in HIV/AIDS reseach and care,experien ed in Covid and STI research and devolopment…Over an above an astute Community worker with keen interest in Mental health and youth pschosocial wellbeing of the communities.
Balungile M Ndebele
Head of Support
Balungile M Ndebele a passionate Social Worker since 2019. Worked as a Statutory Social Worker, GBV Unit at DSD , School Intervention Unit at DSD, psychosocial supporter for individuals, groups, communities and currently Support Officer for the Global Institute of Emotional and Mental Wellness.
FAQ
We provide people with various tools to learn about and look after their mental health. Our website is full of advice and information on what to do if you’re struggling with how you feel. We empower parents, institutions and any adults who work with both young and old people, to be the best support they can be to the people in their lives. And we give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in. Together, we can create a world where no person feels alone with their mental health.
We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health. It’s about how we think,
feel and act. Sometimes we feel well, and sometimes we don’t. When our mental health
is good, we feel motivated and able to take on challenges and new experiences. But
when our mental health is not so good, we can find it much harder to cope.
We all have good days and bad days, but when negative thoughts and feelings start to
affect your daily life and stop you doing the things you enjoy, or your ability to feel ok, this
means you probably need some support with your mental health. For example, nearly
everyone gets anxious before an exam, a job interview or a first date. But if we feel
anxious all the time, constantly worrying that the worst could happen, and this stops us
sleeping well or meeting up with friends, we might benefit from some help. Find out more
about mental health.
No, we are a charity that provides information and advice to both young and old people,
and institutions and carers. We are however affiliated with various clinics and institutions
that offer rehab and counseling services that assist us with pro-bono and discounted
rates for their services.
We help parents and carers who are worried about their child’s mental health with tips,
information and advice online and through our network. Use our website to find the right
support for you.
Whether you work at a youth club, coach a sports team, or run extra-curricular activities
outside of school, we know the positive and crucial role you play in the lives of young
people. We have information, tips and resources for you to feel confident when
responding to a young person’s wellbeing needs.