The Dr. Susan Munayi Foundation (DSMF) is a registered non-profit community-based organization in Kenya working to promote healing, dignity, and resilience among vulnerable women, children, and youth. Founded in 2020 by Dr Susan Munayi, an experienced educationist, a licensed counselling psychologist, a certified professional mediator, an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) examiner, a certified peacebuilder, and a Trainer of Trainers (ToT) for mediators and counsellors, DSMF partners with communities to provide psychosocial support, empowerment programs, and advocacy for wellbeing.
Our Vision
We envision a healed, empowered, and just society, where individuals, especially women, youth, and other vulnerable groups, can access mental health support, education, protection, and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Guided by the principles of trauma-informed care, gender equality, and community-based development, the Dr Susan Munayi Foundation creates safe spaces for healing, learning, advocacy, and transformation. We believe that when individuals are supported emotionally, socially, and economically, they are better equipped to lead fulfilling, resilient, and purposeful lives.
Our long-term vision is a thriving Bungoma County where every individual enjoys mental, emotional, and personal wellbeing, and where communities are strengthened to care for their own in inclusive and sustainable ways.
- A healed society
- An empowered society
- A just society
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote mental and emotional wellbeing, social justice, and community empowerment through integrated psychosocial support, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives.
We work directly with individuals and families affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, disability, poverty, and social exclusion, offering counseling, psychosocial support, mentorship, referrals, and practical assistance. Through partnerships with schools, healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, and community structures, we seek to address both immediate needs and the root causes of vulnerability.
The foundation is committed to empowering communities with knowledge, skills, and resources that foster healing, resilience, protection, and long-term transformation.
- Holistic counseling
- Psychological support
- Empowerment programs
Our Core Values
At the heart of our work lies a deep commitment to humanity, justice, and sustainable change. These core values guide our actions, shape our programs, and reflect our belief in the inherent worth of every individual and community we serve.
A Healed Society
We believe healing is possible. We prioritize mental and emotional wellbeing, trauma recovery, and psychosocial support as essential foundations for personal and community development.
An Empowered Society
We are committed to empowering individuals, particularly women and youth, with the tools, confidence, and opportunities needed to overcome adversity and build sustainable futures.
A Just Society
We advocate for dignity, equality, and protection for all, challenging harmful norms and systems that perpetuate abuse, discrimination, and exclusion.
Compassion and Dignity
We approach every person with empathy, respect, and humanity, recognizing the inherent worth of each individual.
Integrity and Accountability
We uphold transparency, ethical practice, and responsible stewardship of resources entrusted to us.
Community-Centered Practice
We believe lasting change happens within communities. Our work is participatory, culturally sensitive, and grounded in local realities.