Mental Health & Wellbeing Retreat | Chetachi Afro Foundation · April 2026
Creating Space for Young People to Pause, Connect and Thrive
Young people need more than opportunities to succeed. They also need supportive spaces where they can slow down, express themselves, build meaningful connections and prioritise their mental wellbeing.
Badagry, Lagos · April 2026
Young people need more than opportunities to succeed. They also need supportive spaces where they can slow down, express themselves, build meaningful connections and prioritise their mental wellbeing.
Chetachi Afro Foundation organised a mental health and wellbeing retreat designed to give young people an opportunity to step away from everyday pressures, reconnect with themselves and strengthen their connections with others.
The retreat featured a range of wellbeing activities, including creative expression, art therapy, mindful movement, guided breathing, personal reflection and shared conversations. These activities encouraged participants to explore their emotions, express themselves creatively and reflect on the importance of caring for their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Beyond the activities themselves, the retreat created opportunities for connection, self-expression and mutual support. It reinforced the importance of having spaces where young people can feel heard, share experiences and recognise that they do not have to navigate life's challenges alone.
At Chetachi Afro Foundation, we believe mental health support should go beyond awareness. It should include meaningful experiences that encourage connection, emotional expression, self-awareness and wellbeing.
Through initiatives like this, we continue to promote a more holistic approach to youth development—one that recognises that young people need not only the skills and opportunities to build their futures, but also the support and space to care for themselves along the way.