Linkages Series​
Pushing our Boundaries. Expanding our horizons.
Improving Mental Health Care in the Global South:
June 16, 18, 20
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NEID Global’s LINKAGES series is designed to spark learning and action around important current issues in the global philanthropy/development space, and creates opportunities for intersectional and innovative learning among donors globally. The virtual format enables inclusion of leaders and activists directly involved in shaping solutions and innovation on the topic at hand, as well as donors working on similar issues around the globe. Past programs have focused on strengthening women’s leadership on climate and on the role of private philanthropy in funding climate solutions.
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Program Overview
Many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America have limited mental health resources, including a shortage of trained mental health professionals and a limited mental health infrastructure. Since COVID, a renewed focus on improving mental health care globally has led to the proliferation of efforts to generate homegrown as well as global responses.
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The LINKAGES program will provide donors with:
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An overview of the history and landscape of philanthropic funding in the mental health space
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Key opportunities for impact in the Global South
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Insights from leading voices and organizations
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Access to diverse funding tools and strategies
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Focus on critical issues within mental health, including:
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Stigma reduction.
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Advocacy for better policies.
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Youth mental health services.
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Support for trauma-affected populations.
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Community-driven mental health solutions.
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Fostering belonging and inclusion.
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Session Speakers
Virtual Program Agenda
Monday, June 16, 2025 | 12:00 - 2:00pm EST
12:00pm - 12:30pm | Opening Keynote
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To be announced
12:30pm - 1:00pm | Landscape Scan
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Jules Chappell, Future Mental Health Collective
1:00pm - 1:40pm | Donor Approaches
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Gretchen Stoddard, IZUMI Foundation
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Julia Pettengill, The Schooner Foundation
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Xin Liu, Enlight Foundation
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Will Troy, Flourishing Minds Fund
1:40pm - 2:00pm | Breakout Rooms
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 12:00 - 2:00pm EST
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12:00pm - 12:45pm | Workshop Series One
Addressing Stigma
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Dixon Chibanda, The Friendship Bench
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Richard Hawkes, British Asian Trust
Advocacy and Building Government Support/Infrastructure on Mental Health
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James Sale, United for Global Mental Health
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Sean Mayberry, StrongMinds
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Anna Kydd, Ember Mental Health Working Group
12:45pm - 1:00pm | Exercise with The Wellbeing Project
1:00pm - 1:45pm | Workshop Series Two
Supporting Youth
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Nicole Bardikoff, Grand Challenges Canada, Being
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Celina de Sola, Glasswing International
Supporting Trauma/PTSD after War or Dehumanization
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Monika Parikh, Saphira Fund
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Josie Naughton, Choose LOVE
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Dr Dana Townsend, Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)
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Gabriela Brent, Amna
1:45pm - 2:00pm | Breakout Rooms
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Friday, June 20, 2025 | 12:00 - 2:00pm EST
12:00pm - 12:45pm | Workshop Series Three
Self help/Community Approaches to Mental Health in the Global South
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Sarah Jeffery, Vitol Foundation
Mental Health Crisis
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Raj Mariwala, Mariwala Health Initiative
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Chime Asonye, Nigerian Mental Health
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Mark Menorim, World Health Organization
12:45pm - 1:15pm | Closing Call to Action
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To be announced
1:15pm - 2:00pm | Breakout Rooms
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Additional speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
​​​​​​​​If you have any questions regarding the agenda, please contact us at info@neidonors.org.
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