- Community fund, financed by Paramount, kicks off on World Mental Health Day (October 10) and will support communities to bring proven mental-health focused ideas to life.
- Fund builds on success of 2024 edition, which supported almost 100 community projects across 10 countries, impacting approximately 20,000 people so far.
- Funding will support community projects across 10 countries, including South Africa, and applications can be made now on the ChangeX website: https://www.changex.org/za/funds/paramount-sa
ChangeX, the community engagement platform, and Paramount have launched the second annual World Mental Health Day Community Fund to support grassroots projects that promote mental health and well-being.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural fund, which supported almost 100 local projects across 10 countries and impacted approximately 20,000 people, the 2025 fund will support communities in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa and the UK to start impactful projects.
This initiative is part of Paramount’s ongoing commitment to support mental health and well-being around the world.
Niamh McKenna, co-founder and head of impact, ChangeX, said: “At ChangeX, our mission is to empower local communities with the resources they need to create positive change. Partnering with Paramount for a second year will help communities in 10 countries replicate innovative proven mental-health focused ideas and strengthen well-being in their neighbourhoods.”
Applicants can apply for funding to bring proven mental health ideas to life in their community. Funding is first-come, first-served for qualifying applicants.
Ideas on offer include:
- Sidewalk Talk: Start a local chapter and listen on public sidewalks to boost mental health, inclusion, and compassion.
- Mindful Meals: Host a shared meal to spark deeper conversations and build stronger connections through mindfulness.
- Mental Health Community Connect: Gather your community to use digital tools that build skills and promote mental health support.
- Push for Global Mental Health: Use skateboarding activities to break mental health stigma.
- #NotAlone Open Mic: Organise an open mic event to remind people they’re not alone in facing mental health challenges.
Communities can apply for funding through the ChangeX website. Find out more and apply: https://www.changex.org/za/funds/paramount-sa
About ChangeX
ChangeX is a community engagement platform designed to get funding and resources directly into the hands of ordinary people to lead impactful projects in their neighbourhoods. ChangeX was established in 2015. It works with social innovators to scale proven solutions to environmental, economic and social issues and partners with companies and foundations to support local communities with the necessary funding. Its funders include the LEGO Foundation, Microsoft and Paramount, among others. ChangeX is an international non-profit organisation, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with teams based across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Filmed Entertainment, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions.
For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.
