• The Background 
  Many students want to support their friends but aren’t sure where to start. They often join our workshops with little prior knowledge of mental health, and as one participant noted, “how little many of us know about mental health resources or where to seek help”. Our programs are designed to fill this gap, teaching teens “how we as teens can help our fellow peers through peer support”.

• What Happened 
  We created a wonderfully supportive community where learning is engaging and interactive. Instead of just listening, participants learned by doing. Our workshops and intensive programs featured:

• Role-plays, group discussions, and case presentations
• Storytelling sessions that helped participants become better “active listeners”
• Practical skill-building, like learning “active listening and open questions to be a more effective and supportive peer supporter”

The format ensures “not a single voice went unheard” , allowing everyone to share their unique ideas and opinions.

• The Change
  The result is a transformative learning experience. Participants leave with the tools and the confidence to act. They report gaining “a deeper understanding of what peer support can do for my friends” and finally learning “how to support my friends and family when they face challenges”.

“Before, I didn’t know how to help a friend under pressure. Now I can listen and encourage them to get help.”

• The Background 
  Our Train-the-Trainer Summer School brought together 30+ non-Chinese youth leaders to learn facilitation, advocacy, and peer support.

• What Happened 
  Participants took part in an intensive 5-day programme, with role-plays, confidence-building exercises, and leadership training.

• The Change
  Graduates are now applying their skills back in schools and communities — leading peer discussions, advocating for mental health awareness, and even considering future studies in social sciences.

“Speaking up in sessions boosted my confidence. I can now lead small group discussions and make sure everyone’s voice is heard.”

• The Background 
  Partner schools invited us to deliver workshops tailored for non-Chinese students. Teachers played an active role in co-designing sessions.

• What Happened 
  Workshops covered topics such as emotional well-being, cultural identity, and building stronger peer relationships. Teachers joined debriefs to explore classroom strategies.

• The Change
  Teachers observed more openness in class discussions and greater empathy among students from different backgrounds. The programme also equipped schools with practical ideas for embedding mental health support.