HNA Mental Health Program

A safe space for our youth

About Hakeem's Space

It would be hard to tell you about Hakeem's Space before we tell you about our amazing son Hakeem. Hakeem's Space started in July 2020 as a feeding program, a few months after the tragic loss of our only beloved son Hakeem Nzimbi Aquil. Hakeem passed away on January 4th, 2020. He was only 21 years old. He succumbed to his struggle with mental illness.

Vision

“To create a world where mental health is universally understood, accepted, and prioritized, fostering a culture of empathy, support, and resilience.”

Mission

“Our mission is to raise awareness about mental health, eliminate stigma, and empower individuals to prioritize their mental well-being. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported, understood, and encouraged to seek help when needed.”

Projects

What we are building

Kicks for Kenya Initiative (Iten, Kenya)

An annual shoe drive and sports support initiative organized in loving memory of Hakeem Nzimbi Aquil—an avid athlete who dreamed of training alongside Kenya’s world-class runners. Based in Iten, the...

Mental Health Awareness Program

In schools and institutions across the Nairobi area, Kenya — creating safe spaces where young men and women get professional counselling and help.

Feeding Program

There is a great need for Free meals for needy children and teens in the Nairobi area in Kenya. Goal is 200 children plus are fed monthly and during the...

A Wellness Center — Upcoming

A projected vision to have a wellness to offer psychological support, life skills, mentorship and spiritual nourishment. A safe space.

Please speak up.

Your voice counts; there is always hope, and the challenges you face can be overcome. Sharing your feelings helps build understanding and connection. When you express yourself, you empower yourself and others. Embrace your strength, and remember, support is there for you.

Youth Mental Health & School Outreach Program

Through partnerships we have successfully reached primary schools, secondary schools, and community institutions across the Nairobi area and beyond.
For the last 7 years we partnered successfully with Beyond the Vision Initiative – an organization running a community school in Embakasi, Nairobi.
The school delivered tailored mental health awareness sessions, suicide prevention education, and peer support frameworks that equipped young people with essential emotional resilience tools and helped dismantle the stigma around seeking early professional support.
An ongoing Support for the program is greatly needed in various schools and communities.