About
A foundation devoted
to human flourishing.
A South African non-profit advancing mental wellbeing through accessible, evidence-informed education.
Our story
Wellbeing is a skill.
The Foundation was established to widen access to practical mental wellbeing skills — across schools, workplaces and communities — and to position wellbeing as something that can be learned, practised and grown.
We work alongside educators, leaders and community partners to ensure that the people who need these skills most are the ones who receive them first.
Mission
To empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and tools to improve mental wellbeing and resilience across personal, educational and professional life stages.
Vision
A society where individuals and communities possess the skills, resilience and support needed to flourish.
What guides us
Five values.
One commitment.
01
Empowerment
02
Inclusion
03
Growth
04
Evidence-Informed Practice
05
Community Impact
Founder
Navlika Varma.
Forthcoming
Navlika Varma is a psychologist and mental health leader who served as Managing Director of Lyra South Africa, where she led workplace mental health solutions for organisations across the country. The Foundation extends that work beyond the workplace — into schools, families and communities.
Navlika Varma founded the Foundation with a singular conviction: that the skills which most determine the quality of a life — how we relate, how we cope, how we connect — should be available to everyone, not only to those who can afford them.
That conviction continues to shape every programme the Foundation delivers.
Governance
Accountable by design.
A registered South African non-profit organisation, with Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) and Section 18A registration in progress, operating under a clear governance framework — with policies on safeguarding, financial accountability and ethical programme delivery. Documentation available on request.