Masoma · 9 years old
About the Coalition
We are a worldwide coalition dedicated to taking meaningful action to support and improve the mental health of young people everywhere
Why we exist
Young people need support that matches the scale of the challenge
Mental health plays a crucial role in how children learn and grow. Many kids experience pressures without the support they need.
The Coalition is here to help, bringing together partners to support UNICEF, lessen stigma, and foster nurturing environments.
Facts
1 in 7
adolescents experience a mental health disorder globally
Facts
1 in 3
Gen Z want to play a leading role in supporting young people through stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Facts
4th
suicide cause of death among 15–19-year-olds
Why it matters
Because young people’s well-being shapes everything that follows
A shared call to act
Young people do not need promises for tomorrow. They need support today.
The Coalition is a shared commitment to turn awareness into action, resources into results, and partnership into measurable impact.
Maxime · 5 years old
Nauma · 7 years old
Our mission
Secure investment and action that promotes, prevents and supports youth mental health globally.
Our vision
Ensure child and youth mental health is prioritized on the social, economic, and political agenda, strengthening the skills and supportive environments for the mental health of 150 million children and young people in 150 countries by 2030.
What we believe
What guides our work
Well-being is a shared responsibility
Supporting young people requires action across sectors, systems and communities.
Evidence should inform action
Data, research and lived experience help guide more effective support for young people.
Support should be accessible
Children, young people and caregivers need trusted resources and environments that meet them where they are.
Young people must be heard
Their voices, experiences and needs should shape the solutions designed to support them.
What we do
The Coalition seeks to enhance mental support for children and youth
Increase awareness
We leverage our organization's voice and influence to combat stigma and prioritize well-being collectively.
Mobilize investment
We guide investments into UNICEF-led programs and initiatives that enhance the well-being of young people.
Drive collective action
We channel resources into global youth mental health programs.
Strengthen support systems
We are strengthening our ongoing efforts to support young people through various systems, communities, and programs.
FAQs
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