Strengthening Teacher Well-being and Student Support Through Digital Literacy
Jigawa State, Nigeria | 28–30 November 2025 In November 2025, we partnered with the Jigawa State Government to deliver a 3-day Digital Literacy Training Workshop for 1,300 basic school teachers in Dutse, Jigawa State. The workshop formed part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen teaching quality while responding to the growing emotional and psychosocial […]
Mental Health Drives Nigeria’s Digital Future: Highlights from the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2025
The Digital Nigeria International Conference 2025 returned with purpose and energy. From November 11 to 13, leaders across Nigeria’s technology, startup, and innovation sectors came together to shape Africa’s digital future. The conversations were bold, the showcases were inspiring, and the focus on national growth was clear. Yet one message stood above everything else: Digital […]
We Can Work Project 2025: Empowering Young People with Disabilities
The We Can Work Project 2025 is a youth empowerment initiative that helps young people with disabilities access dignified meaningful work across Africa. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, this program supports the Young Africa Works strategy, ensuring that all young people regardless of their background or ability can build sustainable livelihoods. The project combines […]
Bringing Light to Young Hearts: Our Visit to the IDP Camp in Abuja
On October 18, 2025, the psychology team from The Sunshine Series visited the IDP Camp at Malaysian Gardens, Apo Mechanic, Abuja, together with Dave Delucia, Founder and Director at Cascador, and Amanda Etuk, Program Director at Cascador. The visit reflected our ongoing commitment to promote the emotional well-being of children affected by displacement through safe, […]
Mental Health Awareness in Schools: Breaking the Silence at Government Secondary School, Gwarimpa
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we joined the Flexisaf Foundation for an inspiring event on May 26 at Government Secondary School, Gwarimpa, focused on Mental Health Awareness in Schools. Our Clinical Psychologist, Judith Ada Chiroma, led a session titled “Mental Wellness: Breaking the Silence on Bullying and Seeking Help.” She encouraged students to: […]
Reframing Justice: Journalist Briefing on Capital Punishment and Trauma-Informed Reporting
On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, The Sunshine Series joined a powerful journalist briefing in Abuja focused on capital punishment in Nigeria and broader issues in criminal justice. The event was hosted by Hope Behind Bars Africa, in partnership with the Australian High Commission Nigeria and other stakeholders dedicated to media development and justice reform. This […]
Prioritizing Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace: Our Session at CSEA
Recently, we were delighted to facilitate a mental health training session in Nigeria at the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA). Our Executive Director, Aisha Abdullahi Bubah, led the session on “Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness”, emphasizing the need for mental health awareness at work. This session was more than […]
Psychosis and the Family: A Nigerian Perspective.
What is Psychosis? Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that disrupts how a person understands and interprets reality. Someone experiencing psychosis may have hallucinations—hearing voices or seeing things others cannot, or delusions, which are strong beliefs that are not based in reality. Psychosis is not a condition on its own but a symptom that […]
Psychosis and The Family: Understanding, Coping, and Healing Together
Psychosis is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, perception, and emotional regulation, often causing them to lose touch with reality. This term refers to a variety of mental health conditions that can include hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, and diminished insight, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. The diagnosis of psychosis in a family […]
Mental Health in the Workplace at CBN
Mental health in the workplace is a critical factor influencing employee well-being and organizational success. On August 30, 2024, the workshop “Mental Health in the Workplace,” facilitated by Aisha Bubah and Blessing Adeyemo, brought together 24 directors and advisers from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Held at the Wells Carlton Hotels, Abuja, the event […]
Work Life Balance Workshop at M.J Numa & Partners LLP
As we begin 2025, we’re excited to share highlights from our Work-Life Balance and Mental Well-Being workshop! Partnering with M.J Numa & Partners LLP, we hosted an impactful employee wellness workshop, facilitated by Aisha Abdullahi Bubah of The Sunshine Series. The session emphasized the critical connection between work-life balance, mental well-being, and professional success. Key […]
Mandela Washington Fellowship Legacy Conference: Driving Change Across Africa through Trade and Mental Health Innovation
On November 21, 2024, the Mandela Washington Fellowship Legacy Conference unfolded at the Aso Rock Villa, Nigeria. The Mandela Washington Fellowship Legacy Conference highlighted groundbreaking discussions and innovative solutions for Africa’s trade and mental health challenges. Held at the prestigious Aso Rock Villa, the event brought together Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni, global partners, and influential […]
Advancing Suicide Prevention in Nigeria: Insights from the National Dialogue on Decriminalization of Suicide
Our team recently attended the National Dialogue on the Decriminalization of Suicide in Nigeria. This pivotal 2-day event, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, focused on actionable strategies to implement the National Suicide Prevention Framework and improve mental health interventions across Nigeria. Day 1: Our Executive Director, Aisha Bubah, had the […]
Wellness Workshop at Action Aid Nigeria
The Sunshine Series recently conducted a transformative wellness workshop for the dedicated staff at Action Aid Nigeria, an organization committed to eradicating poverty and promoting human rights for all. The workshop took place on August 16th, 2024, at Bon Hotel Octagon, Jahi, Abuja. Facilitated by The Sunshine Series Executive Director, Aisha Bubah, along with experts […]
Mental Health and Fitness Awareness Program Recap: Insights and Highlights
On May 29th, 2024, we had the privilege of attending the Mental Health and Fitness Awareness Program organized by St. Catherine’s Hospital and FitMyke. This enlightening event, spearheaded by wellness counselor Blessing Adeyemo, provided participants with invaluable insights into mental health and the importance of physical fitness. Key Takeaways from the Event Introduction to Mental […]
Lay Counseling Skills Training at The Leprosy Mission Nigeria
We recently embarked on our first Lay counseling skills training for the year with the dedicated team at The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN). TLMN, an NGO committed to restoring human dignity and self-reliance among people affected by leprosy, neglected tropical diseases, and disabilities, is now better equipped to provide crucial mental health support to the […]
Leadership and Advocacy Workshop for Children and Young People in Yankoji, Kwali
In a bid to empower the next generation of leaders and advocates, a transformative workshop was held in Yankoji, Kwali on the 3rd of May 2024, organized by Leprosy Mission Nigeria. The workshop, facilitated by the Miss Blessing Adeyemo, from The Sunshine Series, a leading mental health organization in Nigeria. The workshop aimed to equip […]
Everyone deserves to know more about mental health.
On 20th November, 2021, we embarked on an awareness walk to educate people on the importance of mental health. Our destination was Garki market, Abuja. Our theme for the walk was ‘Good Mental Health for All; I am because You are’ with a focus on educating and sensitizing members of the public about good mental health. We wanted […]
Psychosocial support for returnee students from Ukraine with NIDCOM
On 7th & 8th April, 2022, we partnered with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and other partners to offer therapy to students who have escaped the War in Ukraine and are battling with psychological distress due to the impact of the war/displacement they […]
Trauma-focused group therapy session for female journalists
On 8th June 2022, we facilitated a group therapy session for female journalists in Abuja who work on topics related to sexual and gender-based violence, terrorism, and conflicts, for Paged Initiative and Jela’s Development Initiative. We explored secondary trauma, their experiences, and how to recognize and manage signs of trauma. It was quite an intense […]
Emotions Management workshop for team leaders at Jesuit Refugee Services
We facilitated an emotions management (anger management) session for the team leaders at Jesuit Refugee Service in Abuja, as part of the 2-day Developing constructive conflict skills for teams workshop with Insights training services. It was important to discuss how anger as a normal emotion can be channeled constructively and managed using healthier coping mechanisms. […]