9–10 September 2026  ·  Kisumu, Kenya

Lake Region Community
Mental Health Conference

"Voices of Experience Empowering Healing: Exploring Research, Innovation, and Systemic Change to Strengthen Voices of Lived Experience in Prevention, Promotion, and Management of Mental Health Conditions."

Kisumu, Kenya 9–10 September 2026 300–500 Delegates
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6 Countries
500+ Expected Delegates
10 Sub-Themes
2 Days of Learning
About the Conference

Strengthening Mental Health Systems Across the Lake Victoria Basin

The Lake Region Community Mental Health Conference is a regional platform bringing together people with lived experience, caregivers, mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations to strengthen mental health systems.

The conference promotes community-driven solutions, lived experience leadership, and cross-country collaboration to improve mental health prevention, care, and recovery.

Participating Countries
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇷🇼 Rwanda
🇧🇮 Burundi
🇨🇩 DR Congo
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Community mental health gathering in East Africa
Why This Conference Matters

Mental Health at the Heart of Community Resilience

Mental health challenges in the Lake Region are shaped by poverty, displacement, conflict, climate change, and limited access to services. Communities have developed strong peer support systems, family networks, and grassroots initiatives that support recovery and resilience.

Amplify Lived Experience

Center those most affected in conversations that shape policy and practice across the region.

Share Research & Innovation

Disseminate evidence-based approaches and community-tested innovations from across East Africa.

Regional Collaboration

Build cross-border partnerships and knowledge exchange across the Lake Victoria Basin nations.

Influence Policy & Systems

Drive systemic change through advocacy, dialogue, and collective regional action.

Conference Venue

Kisumu, Kenya

Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kisumu is a vibrant regional hub connecting East African countries — an ideal setting for regional collaboration and knowledge exchange.

  • Lake Victoria Shoreline, Western Kenya
  • 9–10 September 2026
  • Well-connected by air & road to East Africa
  • Multiple accommodation options nearby
  • Warm tropical climate in September
Logistics & Travel Info
How to Participate

Join Us in Kisumu

Delegate Registration

Join 500+ mental health professionals, advocates, researchers, and people with lived experience from across East Africa.

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Abstract Submission

Share your research, lived experience, or innovative community practice. Abstracts are open for oral and poster presentations.

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Sponsorship & Exhibition

Showcase your organisation's work, connect with regional stakeholders, and contribute to mental health advancement in East Africa.

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