Blog
Stories, updates, and resources from our community. Explore announcements, progress updates, and long-form articles — all in one place.
Updates
The latest changes and improvements across our platform and programs.
Platform v1.2 Release
July 1, 2025
We rolled out significant improvements to performance, accessibility, and content structure across the site.
New Volunteer Portal Beta
June 15, 2025
A beta of the volunteer portal is live for early feedback with task assignments and onboarding materials.
Communications & Announcements
Timely messages for our community, including schedules and event highlights.
Mental Health Workshop — Highlights
May 20, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined our recent workshop. Here are the key takeaways and next steps.
Important Service Update
April 12, 2025
Service hours have been adjusted for the next month due to scheduled maintenance and training.
Articles
Thought pieces, guides, and educational content written by our team and partners.
THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH BY NAMUYANJA ANNAH VERONICA
August 8, 2025
While social media is part of the modern day life and has it’s positive impact, it poses a threat to mental health especially if you are not well grounded. Social media creates an ideal life through images on instagram,content on tiktok and through the unsolicited advise that tons of people have to give. This ideal life that is painted creates issues of fomo( fear of missing out), comparison which breeds lack of being content,social media addiction, body negativity, cyberbullying to mention but a few. Let us unpack them one by one.
About the writer: NAMUYANJA ANNAH VERONICA
Mindfulness Basics: Getting Started
February 14, 2025
An approachable introduction to mindfulness with short daily practices you can try today.
Poems
Original poetry and creative writing from our community.
Still in the Spotlight
August 12, 2025
A tender, honest reflection on speaking up while navigating social anxiety.