Mental Health

Mental Health

Democratising mental health for all

Elaine Saverin addressing guests at the unveiling of the Foundation’s new mental health scholarship program
Elaine Saverin addressing guests at the unveiling of the Foundation’s new mental health scholarship program.
Why it matters
Mental health models that build capabilities, provide accessible solutions, and connect affected individuals to larger communities of care.

We champion accessible, community-rooted mental health care — from nature-based resilience to the next generation of practitioners.

The work

WWF Mindfulness Walks

Rooting mental health in nature

  • Support nature-based mental health experiences strengthening resilience across diverse communities
  • Conduct at least 12 mindfulness walks annually serving approximately 240 participants — including seniors, underprivileged persons, migrant workers, youth-at-risk, and the public

NUS Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre

Nurturing the next generation’s leaders

  • Support up to 8 Scholars each year, contributing to mental health capability building across the social impact sector

Impart

Giving youths a fighting chance

  • Support community-based mental health care interventions reaching at least 1,200 youths facing adversity annually
  • Train and develop at least 300 volunteers yearly
  • Develop novel mental health engagement programs
How it’s unfolding
Diverse demographic groups — from seniors to foreign domestic workers — participate together in WWF’s Rooted in Nature program

Diverse demographic groups — from seniors to foreign domestic workers — participate together in WWF’s Rooted in Nature program.

Field report — Mental Health

Over 100 former Impart beneficiaries return each year as volunteers — care multiplying into more care.

Young people supporting one another at a community program
Young people supporting one another at a community program.
In numbers
1,400+ beneficiaries enrolling in mental health programs each year
16 Mindful Nature Walks conducted across 7 locations
100+ former beneficiaries returning as volunteers