Bright's Portrait

Bright Shitemi 

Bright brings a wealth of expertise to the intersection of mental health, economics, and sustainable impact. At Mental 360, he spearheads initiatives to deliver affordable, accessible, and holistic mental health support to vulnerable communities, with a particular emphasis on youth. Mental 360 runs a peer-led model through innovative methods like art therapy and experiential learning, empowering individuals with lived experiences to champion mental health advocacy within their communities. Bright is certified as a public accountant with a degree in business/economics and is also the founder of Boma. This pioneering wellness start-up was awarded Best Growth Plan project in the Facebook Accelerator Program 2020. His unwavering dedication to social impact earned him recognition as a finalist in the Africa Yes 2019 awards, and he remains committed to fostering resilience and well-being across diverse communities.

Mental 360