Season 2 Episode 4: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Kisandy Foundation

Chuswe Chileshe-Shangala, founder and Executive Director of the Kisandy Foundation, leads an organization born out of lived experience and dedicated to restoring dignity and mental wellness in Zambia. Established in 2024, Kisandy Foundation bridges critical gaps in mental health awareness, elderly care, and holistic community support. Through counseling, caregiver training, dementia support circles, and advocacy against stigma, the Foundation is reshaping how communities understand and respond to mental health challenges. Guided by values of compassion, dignity, and equity, Kisandy Foundation empowers families, caregivers, and vulnerable groups to live meaningful lives with resilience and hope.