Find Your Inner Lion

Little Lions is a mental health NGO that improves the psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable children across Africa by offering free, daily, easily accessible mental health workshops in under-resourced communities hosted by trained local role models.

Normalising mental health conversations

Rooted in the vibrant tapestry of Cape Town townships and rapidly expanding throughout South Africa, Little Lions is more than an organisation; it’s a movement.

Our journey began with a single purpose: to ignite the spirits of children in under-resourced communities through the power of mental health workshops, so that they can enter adulthood confidently.

What we do

Local townships. Global impact.

WORKSHOPS

The heart of our mission beats with the drum of Little Lions workshops: 12 pathways to discovery, in the form of wildly interactive and profound sessions. As children engage in activities and games, the once-intimidating topic of ‘mental health’ becomes relatable and approachable.

FELLOWSHIP

Beyond workshops, beyond education, the Little Lions Academy stands as a testament to shaping not just young minds, but entire communities. We’re not just educating; we’re empowering. In the Academy, we professionally train and equip local role-models to take on the role of mentors in the communities we transform.

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

This is your invitation to shape brighter futures for under-resourced children. By lending your skills, knowledge, network, and your monthly financial support, you become a catalyst for improving children’s mental health.

Our Impact in 2024

As of now, Little Lions has:

1166 + Children

Children empowered.

85 new mental health advocates Trained

to transform communities.
375 Parent and Community members learned more about mental health

5 Implementing Partners

are using our programme throughout the Western Cape and Nairobi.

375 Parent and Community members

learned more about mental health

Our goal is to help children from under-resourced communities become mentally stronger by creating a pride of mental health coaches, so that together, we can foster emotional well-being that's resilient against life's storms – shaping tomorrow's leaders.

Members of the Pride

Get in touch

If you’re interested in becoming a partner, joining Little Lions or simply finding out more, please get in touch!

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Your support helps us to achieve our mission of creating a generation of resilient and confident children.

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South Africa

19 Glynville Terrace

Gardens, Cape Town

8001

The Netherlands

Jacob van Lennepstraat 15O

1053 HA Amsterdam

Nederland