At just 21 years old, Marion Jepkemboi Yego is a Veterinary Medicine student and a passionate mental health advocate dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and making support more accessible. She is the founder of Art for Wellbeing Mental Health Foundation, a non-profit organization that utilizes art therapy to promote emotional well-being among young people.

The foundation primarily focuses on university students aged 18-25, offering workshops, awareness campaigns, and educational programs aimed at fostering mental resilience. In 2024 alone, her initiatives—such as themed art therapy contests, exhibitions, and mental health webinars—have impacted over 100 individuals.

Impact & Vision

🎨 Art Therapy for Mental Wellness – Using creative expression to support emotional health
📢 Awareness & Education – Conducting campaigns to break the stigma around mental health
🤝 Community Engagement – Creating safe spaces for young people to seek support

With a vision to make art therapy resources widely accessible, Marion continues to break barriers in mental health advocacy, ensuring that more young people find creative healing and awareness opportunities.