Mental Health · Women’s Empowerment · Youth Development
From Care to Connection to Community
Rooted in India, Connected Across the World
Through grassroots action, research, advocacy and collaboration, we work to advance mental well-being, empower women and create opportunities for young people to learn, lead and thrive.
Mental well-being is shaped not only by access to individual care, but also by the environments, institutions and communities in which people live, learn and work.
We work to strengthen mental-health awareness, institutional preparedness, supportive communities and the connections between lived experiences, research, policy and practice.
Explore this pillarAccess to education, economic opportunities, supportive networks and decision-making power influences women's well-being, independence and participation in society.
We support community-based learning, skill development, capacity building and opportunities that strengthen women's agency, confidence and participation.
Explore this pillarYoung people need more than access to services. They need meaningful opportunities to learn, lead, participate, connect and influence the decisions that affect their lives.
We create spaces for youth leadership, dialogue, peer learning, international exchange and collective action through programmes, networks and collaborative initiatives.
Explore this pillarFeatured · Completed · 4 October 2026
Manuskey hosted a roundtable at ConFab 2026 on implementation gaps in campus mental-health guidance.
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Manuskey/GMHYF hosted an interdisciplinary conversation followed by small-group Mind Circles.
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Damilola Lawal contributed to the cross-cultural Mind Mosaic series.
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Reviewed 24 October 2026. Records of activity, not measured reach or wellbeing outcomes.
Explore the evidenceFounder, Manuskey Foundation
Dr. Prachi Sharda is a public health professional with experience in mental-health programme implementation, coordination and policy support across state and national health systems. Her experience informs the foundation’s focus on moving beyond awareness towards inclusive systems and community participation.
Co-founder, Manuskey Foundation
Biography to be added.
Programmes and collaborative initiatives organised under the three pillars, from campus mental health to youth-led global exchange.
Explore Our InitiativesEvents, workshops and research engagements, each published with its source and evidence status.
Explore Our StoriesFellowships, scholarships, research, conferences and leadership roles for young people in mental health.
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