Who We Are
Built on Lived Experience. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in Community.
Thrive2G is more than an organisation — it is a movement of passionate advocates, trained professionals, and everyday people committed to making mental health support accessible, culturally relevant, and stigma-free for everyone.
How Thrive2G Began
Who We Are
Thrive2G was not born in a boardroom. It was born in the lived realities of children who were misunderstood, families who were overwhelmed, and communities that had no language for what they were experiencing.
Founded by Lucy Maira — a SEND advocate and neurodiversity trainer with over a decade of frontline experience across the UK and Kenya — Thrive2G grew out of a deep frustration and an even deeper conviction. A frustration that so many vulnerable children were falling through the cracks of systems that did not understand them. And a conviction that with the right knowledge, the right language, and the right community, things could be different. What began as grassroots training sessions for educators in alternative provision settings quietly grew into something far bigger. Schools reached out. Parents asked for support. Community organisations in Kenya and Uganda requested partnerships. And a movement began to take shape. Today, Thrive2G operates across five countries, delivers training to educators, caregivers and professionals, runs awareness campaigns with major organisations, and offers one-to-one mental health support to individuals who need it most. The work continues to grow — because the need continues to be great.
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Watch What We Do and How We Do It.
Get a glimpse into our training sessions, community events, and the conversations that are changing lives across the UK and Africa.
Rooted in Community. Grounded in Evidence. Driven by Heart.
Our Purpose : Equipping Communities Today to Build a More Compassionate World Tomorrow.
Mission
Every child deserves to thrive. We equip educators, parents, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to support neurodivergent and emotionally vulnerable children — ensuring no child is left behind.
Vision
To create inclusive, informed, and compassionate communities through high-impact training and advocacy — across continents, cultures, and classrooms.
What We Stand For
Everything we do at Thrive2G is shaped by six core values. They guide how we train, how we support, how we advocate, and how we show up for our community every single day.
Compassion
We lead with empathy in every interaction whether we are in a training room, a counselling session, or a community gathering. We believe that compassion is not weakness. It is the most powerful tool we have.
Inclusion
Every voice belongs. Every story matters. We are intentional about creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals, marginalised communities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds feel genuinely seen and valued not as an afterthought, but as the centre of everything we do.
Openness
We break stigma by speaking honestly and courageously. We refuse to let shame silence conversations that could save lives. At Thrive2G, there is no such thing as a topic too difficult to address with care and honesty.
Resilience
We believe deeply in the capacity of every person to heal, grow, and rebuild no matter how painful or prolonged their struggle has been. We are not in the business of pity. We are in the business of possibility.
Community
Healing is not a solo journey. We exist to ensure that no one has to figure this out alone. Whether through peer support, training networks, or online community spaces we build connection at every opportunity.
Advocacy
We speak up, show up, and stand firmly with the vulnerable. We raise our voices in schools, policy spaces, and public conversations because we know that individual support and systemic change must go hand in hand.
The People Behind the Movement
Our team is made up of trained professionals, passionate advocates, and peer mentors — many of whom have personal experience of the challenges they now help others navigate. We bring together clinical knowledge, cultural insight, and lived experience because we believe all three are essential.
Lucy Maira
Founder, SEND Advocate & Educational Specialist
Lucy Maira is the founding heart and mind of Thrive2G. With over a decade of frontline experience, she has worked across Alternative Provisions, Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) schools, and Young Offenders’ institutions in both the UK and Kenya.
Jane Tamale
Educator & Behaviour Mentor
Jane brings warmth, structure, and deep expertise in behaviour mentoring, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practice to the Thrive2G team. She works closely with young people and families, helping them build healthy emotional habits.
William Masembe Nkata
Advanced Mental Health Practitioner
William specialises in psychosocial support and trauma counselling, with a particular focus on community-based mental health interventions across East Africa. His approach blends clinical knowledge with deep cultural understanding making mental health support feel accessible
Catherine Kibirige
Peer Mentor
Catherine offers something that no qualification alone can provide — the understanding that comes from having lived it herself. As a peer mentor, she creates safe, non-judgmental spaces for people to share their stories, voice their fears, and take small but significant steps toward healing.
Joy Mulumba
Peer Mentor & Mental Health Advocate
Joy Mulumba is a passionate mental health advocate and peer mentor whose work is deeply rooted in lived experience. Based between Belgium and the Netherlands, Joy brings a uniquely European perspective to the Thrive2G team extending our reach into communities across Western Europe and the broader African diaspora.
Where We Work
United Kingdom
Training in Alternative Provision schools, SEMH settings, and community organisations across England. One-to-one support available virtually and in person.
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